Toronto’s Customs House (1870-1876) at Front Street East and Scott Street. Three Customs Houses preceded this one in the town of York (Toronto). Watercolour
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tayloronhistory.com—check it out!
The blog tayloronhistory.com first appeared on the internet in 2011. Since its inception, over 800 posts have been published that explore the Toronto’s history and
Toronto’s heritage buildings and sites on tayloronhistory.com
Below are links to posts about Toronto’s heritage sites that have appeared on the blog, tayloronhistory.com, since it commenced in 2011. Toronto’s Maple Leaf Baseball
Upper Canada College’s former boarding house—Toronto
A student boarding house that was part of Upper Canada College, when it was locate on the north side of King Street, is the only
The lost Hanlan’s Hotel on the Toronto Islands
Hotel Hanlan on Hanlan’s Point on the Toronto Islands, c.1908. Toronto Archives Fonds 1244, Item 0176 The Toronto Islands have been viewed as an idyllic
The Muzik nightclub on the grounds of the CNE is where Toronto’s Crystal Palace was once located. This magnificent structure was inspired by the Crystal
The Murdock Mystery series features the Queen’s Hotel in many of its episodes. The TV show is one of my favourites, and due to my
Toronto’s Maple Leaf Baseball Stadium
Maple Leaf Stadium at Bathurst and Fleet Streets, photo from The City of Toronto Archives, F0124, fl0015, id0012. The popularity of the Blue Jays baseball
Stories from old Toronto postcards
Old Toronto postcards sometimes reveal lovers’ quarrels and family squabbles, as well as mundane messages. It was necessary to be discreet, since the cards were
Postcards depicting Toronto’s past
The Toronto Public Library system has many resources that can be accessed online. Because of my interest in the city’s past, I frequently search the