Most people who stroll spacious Trinity Bellwoods Park, its southern boundary on the north side of Queen Street West, would have difficulty imaging the impressive
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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
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Toronto’s lost “Palace”
“The Palace,” built in 1818, was the home of the Reverend John Strachan in the town of York (Toronto). In 1839, he became the first
The Christmas season revives memories of childhood for many people. We recall favourite toys and games that we unwrapped under the lights of the tree.
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Santa’s trousers dropped in the Eaton’s Parade and . . .
Mr. Claus’ trousers fell to his ankles when he was climbing the ladder to enter Toyland at the end of one of the Eaton’s Santa
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Toronto’s lost mansion—Holland House
Holland House is one of Toronto’s lost mansions of the past. Built in 1831, it survived into the 20th century, but was demolished about the
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
Patoff Grocery at 391 Brock Avenue; to the left of it is Smythe Variety Store. Patoff’s was operated by Sam Patoff. Prior to Sam operating
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Toronto’s CNE Grandstand and Baseball Stadium
The CNE Grandstand in 1956, taken with Kodachrome film with my 35mm Kodak Pony camera from the top of the Ferris Wheel on the midway.