It’s spring! The redbud are in bloom in parks and gardens throughout the city. The large shrub (small tree) is a native species that grows
Category: local history Toronto
A photo of the “popcorn man” of downtown Toronto in the 1970s? – Historic Toronto
The photo below, taken in the 1970s, is of the popcorn man on Yonge Street. However, his usual haunt was on Queen Street, his cart
Photos of Toronto Harbour in 1975 and the small boat the “Normac”-“Capt. John’s” – Historic Toronto
I hope a few Torontonians remember the small boat the “Normac that was anchored in Toronto Harbour. At one time it had been owned by
Enjoying Toronto’s architectural gems – the St. Lawrence Hall – Historic Toronto
The St. Lawrence Hall in 1890, Ontario Archives, 10021840(1) Whether a person passes the St. Lawrence Hall on a streetcar, in an automobile,
Was there ever a CSI Toronto? – Historic Toronto
There certainly was never a TV program of this name. However, I believe such a show would be popular, since the various CSI shows presently
Recent posts on a blog about Toronto’s historic architectural gems – Historic Toronto
In the past few weeks, I have been placing posts on my blog about Toronto’s architectural gems. I have attempted to provide a detailed history
Enjoying Toronto’s architectural gems – the St. Lawrence Market – Historic Toronto
The April 2004 edition of “Food and Wine Magazine” declared the St. Lawrence Market to be among the 25 greatest market in the world. I
Toronto’s Architectural gems – Old City Hall – Historic Toronto
In the heart of Toronto’s financial district, each day thousands of people pass the Old City Hall. The reverberating sound of the bells in its
Enjoying Toronto’s architectural gems – the Bay at Queen and Yonge Streets – Historic Toronto
If ever a building qualified as a place where thousands visit each week, but is rarely noticed, the venerable Hudson’s Bay building at Queen and
Growing up in a Canada without the “Charter of Right.” – Historic Toronto
The 30th Anniversary of the Charter of Rights Most Canadians are unaware of what life in Canada was like in the days prior to the