Borrowing titles from the 17th-century poet John Milton, “Paradise Lost,” is a more frequent occurrence than “Paradise Regained.” However, in Toronto this week (December
Category: toronto architecture
The Story of the Roy Thomson Hall
My earliest memories of the site where the Roy Thomson Hall is located dates from the 1960s. During that decade King Street West, near
The Third York County Court House (Adelaide St.)
Toronto’s third court house no longer serves justice. Instead, it serves food, as it is now the site of a Terroni Restaurant. Visitors today no
Historic Greenhouses in Allan Gardens—Toronto
Allen Garden’s Palm House, Toronto (photo July 2018). The greenhouses in Allan Gardens are among the city’s relatively unknown treasures. Hidden amidst the foliage
Toronto’s New City Hall—Past and Present
Toronto’s New City Hall Many cities throughout the world have landmark structures that are easily recognized, even when there are no captions or context
The Story of Gibson House—North York, Toronto
Gibson House in North York, Toronto, at 5172 Yonge Street. Gibson House, the home of David and Eliza Gibson, recreates life in a 19th
The historic Noble Block—Queen Street West
The Noble Block is a commercial row of red-brick buildings, visible from the busy intersection of Queen and Spadina. Located on the north side of
Toronto’s King Street Pilot Project—Part Two
The King Street Pilot Project is a fascinating experiment. Allowing public transit to have the priority on streets is common in many cities throughout the
Fire guts historic houses on Peter Street
Semi-detached houses at 122-124 Peter Street in 2013.These houses, located near the intersection of Richmond and Peter Street, drew my attention the first time
Artist Paul Kane House, 56 Wellesley St. East Toronto
Paul Kane’s house at 56 Wellesley Street East, Toronto. Photo taken June 29, 2018. I first learned about the Irish/Canadian artist Paul Kane in the