The following quote is from the book, “The Store That Timothy Built,” written by William Stephenson, published by McClelland and Stewart Limited in 1969 for
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Grossman’s Tavern at 377-9 Spadina, Toronto – Historic Toronto
Some may question my sanity when I suggest that the building that houses Grossman’s Tavern on Spadina is an architectural gem. I might receive more
Remembrance Day in Toronto in 1946 – Historic Toronto
, I was eight-years of age when the Second World War ended. The first Remembrance Day service that I am able to recall was
Uber5000 has new graffiti art in McDougall Lane – Historic Toronto
The art of Uber5000 and a photo of him painting a commissioned work on a building in Graffiti Alley Other posts about Toronto
New graffiti mural by Uber5000 on Dennison Avenue – Historic Toronto
This mural is on the north wall of the house at 74 Dennison Avenue. It is obviously a commissioned work, or at least the owner
Graffiti about Rob Ford is highly disturbing – Historic Toronto
This mural on the wall at 185 Augusta Avenue is one of the few graffiti items that I can show on this posting. The other
Experience autumn scenes in the Bloor West Village – Historic Toronto
In 2011, I was not in Canada for the autumn season. I never realized how much I would miss its delights. I vowed that I
Risqué and charming George Hamilton at Bell Lightbox – Historic Toronto
TIFF’s Bell LIghtbox has offered amazing evenings this fall. On 30 October, taking advantage of the appearance of George Hamilton at the Royal Alexandra Theatre,
Toronto’s naughty but nice Bloor West village in autumn – Historic Toronto
The following photos are “nice,” but the one at the end is a trifle naughty. I prefer the nice, but do not dismiss the naughty.
Toronto’s fabulous High Park on a glorious autumn day – Historic Toronto
High Park in the west end of Toronto contains 398 acres, the largest park fully within the boundaries of the city. A third of it