Book published in 2014 about Toronto’s old movie theatres. The book explores 50 of Toronto’s old theatres and contains over 80 archival photographs of the
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Toronto’s architectural gems—the Grange and AGO
The Grange and the modern south facade of the Art Gallery of Ontario behind it. (Photo, 2013). The land where the Grange is located was
The Eclipse Building at 322 King St. West Toronto
The Eclipse Building at 322-324 King Street West, on the northeast corner of John and King West. The building that was constructed for the Eclipse
Construction on the seven-storey Eaton’s College Street, on the southwest corner of College and Yonge Streets, commenced in 1928 and was completed in 1930. Covering
Toronto’s Capitol Building at 366 Adelaide West
The Capitol Building at 366 Adelaide Street West is on the north side of the street, a short distance to the east of Spadina
The Family Theatre was located at 2173-75 Queen Street East, the second building to the east of Lee Avenue. I never attended this theatre or
City of Toronto Archives, Series 1278-Fl. 10 When it opened, the Brighton was an intimate theatre with slightly more than 400 wooden seats, the backs
The Reid Building at 266-270 King West
There are several historic buildings on King Street West that will be demolished if the Mirvish Condo project is approved by the City of Toronto.
The old Toronto Normal School on Gould St.
Toronto Normal School, c. 1950s. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 124, Fl’.0001 Id.0072 In 1847, the Toronto Normal School was established by Egerton Ryerson, Chief
Toronto’s old movie theatres—the Oxford
The Oxford Theatre c. 1937, shortly after it was renovated. City of Toronto Archives, Series 1178 fl.436 Located at 1510-1512 Danforth Avenue, the Oxford Theatre