The above photo was in the Globe and Mail on May 29th, 2013, on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the sinking of the
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Toronto’s architectural gems—the CPR Building at Yonge and King – Historic Toronto
The Canadian Pacific Building at 1 King Street East, on the southeast corner of Yonge and King Streets, also possesses the postal address of
Toronto’s Queen’s Wharf Lighthouse on Lakeshore Blvd. – Historic Toronto
A small lighthouse located at the foot of Bathurst Street, is in a small grassy park hemmed in by the busy lanes of traffic on
Toronto’s architectural gems—Traders Bank on Yonge St. – Historic Toronto
The impressive early 20th-century building at 61-67 Yonge Street is today somewhat hidden among the soaring skyscrapers of downtown Toronto. However, when it was
Toronto’s lost treasures—the Vaughan Theatre on St. Clair Ave. – Historic Toronto
The Vaughan Theatre on St. Clair Avenue, near Vaughan Road. The picture was taken in 1950 when the film “Francis the Talking Mule” with
Commemoration of the Battle of York—April 27, 1813—April 27,2013 – Historic Toronto
On April 27, 1813, a fleet of 14 sailing ships, containing 2500 men, appeared off the shore, west of the small town of York. The
Kensington Market—Seven Seas Fish Market—gone! – Historic Toronto
When this small Kensington market scene was painted in 2002, there were four thriving fish markets on Baldwin Street. Although a new one opened in
Toronto’s architectural gems—cathedral spires – Historic Toronto
There is no better time of the year to view Toronto’s magnificent cathedral spires than in early spring, before the foliage obscures them. On
Toronto’s architectural gems— vanishing 19th-century store fronts – Historic Toronto
Until a few years ago, the delightful facade of this small shop at 320 Queen Street West had survived from the latter days of
Toronto’s architectural gems—cenotaph at Old City Hall – Historic Toronto
The cenotaph at the Old City Hall is not usually considered an architectural gem as it is a monument. However, it should be consider