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The Story of the Roy Thomson Hall

November 19, 2019March 2, 2021 johndougtaylor

  My earliest memories of the site where the Roy Thomson Hall is located dates from the 1960s. During that decade King Street West, near

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Historic Greenhouses in Allan Gardens—Toronto

February 16, 2019January 15, 2021 johndougtaylor

            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

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Toronto’s New City Hall—Past and Present

January 16, 2019January 15, 2021 johndougtaylor

                                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

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King Street West Toronto—a destination

October 10, 2018 johndougtaylor

When the King Street Pilot Project began in November 2017, it was hoped that it would serve several purposes. To achieve these goals, left-hand turns

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TIFF 2018 – Festival Street (King St. West)

September 9, 2018 johndougtaylor

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one the city’s most highly anticipated events. During the first 4 days of the 10-day festival, a section

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The Story of Gibson House—North York, Toronto

September 8, 2018 johndougtaylor

         Gibson House in North York, Toronto, at 5172 Yonge Street. Gibson House, the home of David and Eliza Gibson, recreates life in a 19th

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Ward’s Island Toronto in 2018

July 27, 2018 johndougtaylor

Sailing to Ward’s Island on the William Inglis Ferry in July 2018. Ahead is the Sam McBride ferry sailing to Centre Island.     A view

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Ward’s Island’s Yesteryear—Toronto

July 27, 2018 johndougtaylor

Visiting Ward’s Island by crossing Toronto harbour on the William Inglis ferry. In view ahead is the Sam McBride ferry sailing toward Centre Island. The

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Toronto’s King Street Pilot Project—Part Two

July 14, 2018 johndougtaylor

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

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Impressions of the King St. Pilot Project

July 4, 2018May 4, 2021 johndougtaylor

King Street, gazing west from near John Street toward Peter Street, at 9:15 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2018. The shadows of evening are enveloping

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