The southwest corner of Adelaide and John Streets, the site of a new condominium. The historic houses that were removed from the corner are now
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ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST MASTERS AT THE AGO – WASTE OF TIME OR MEANINGFUL ? – Historic Toronto
I recently visited the AGO to view the exhibit of the abstract expressionist artists. It is a major exhibition, containing a hundred pieces of work
TORONTO AT NIGHT DURING THE 2011 HEAT WAVE – Historic Toronto
While temperatures in Newfoundland, Vancouver and Victoria have been unseasonably cool, Toronto has been enjoying a glorious summer heat wave. Some complain about the heat,
UPDATE ON THE 1870 HOUSES AT JOHN AND ADELAIDE THAT ARE BEING RELOCATED – Historic Toronto
The two houses have now been moved back from the southwest corner of John and Adelaide Streets. The original foundations of the houses are now
THE RELOCATING OF THE BUILDING THAT HOUSED THE FOX AND FIDDLE PUB –POST #2 – Historic Toronto
Since I photographed the 1870 houses on John Street, which are being relocated to a site further south on the street, there have been further
Relocating the building at Adelaide and John Streets that was once the “Fox and Fiddle Pub.” – Historic Toronto
The historic building at 106 John Street, which until recently housed the “Fox and Fiddle Pub,” sometimes referred to as “The Pox and Piddle” is
A SUBSRIBER’S VIEW ON CARRIE FISHER AT THE ROYAL ALEX – Historic Toronto
The Star gave Carrie Fisher a four-star review and I can understand the reasons for the high praise. It requires courage to stand
A HOT AFTERNOON DURING THE TORONTO HEAT WAVE OF 2011 – Historic Toronto
In July of 1936, temperatures in Toronto soared to 40.5 for three consecutive days. These temperatures remain the highest ever recorded in our city, despite
TORONTO’S FARMERS’ MARKETS – Historic Toronto
Every Thursday during the summer, farmers arrive early in the morning at David Pecaut Square, near Metro Hall on King Street West. An array of
“Eat, drink and be merry” in Toronto’s Entertainment District at night – Historic Toronto
The motto of Toronto’s Entertainment District should be: “Eat, drink, and be merry, as tomorrow you may have to live in another city. These photos