Since I photographed the 1870 houses on John Street, which are being relocated to a site further south on the street, there have been further
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Relocating the building at Adelaide and John Streets that was once the “Fox and Fiddle Pub.” – Historic Toronto
The historic building at 106 John Street, which until recently housed the “Fox and Fiddle Pub,” sometimes referred to as “The Pox and Piddle” is
A SUBSRIBER’S VIEW ON CARRIE FISHER AT THE ROYAL ALEX – Historic Toronto
The Star gave Carrie Fisher a four-star review and I can understand the reasons for the high praise. It requires courage to stand
A HOT AFTERNOON DURING THE TORONTO HEAT WAVE OF 2011 – Historic Toronto
In July of 1936, temperatures in Toronto soared to 40.5 for three consecutive days. These temperatures remain the highest ever recorded in our city, despite
TORONTO’S FARMERS’ MARKETS – Historic Toronto
Every Thursday during the summer, farmers arrive early in the morning at David Pecaut Square, near Metro Hall on King Street West. An array of
“Eat, drink and be merry” in Toronto’s Entertainment District at night – Historic Toronto
The motto of Toronto’s Entertainment District should be: “Eat, drink, and be merry, as tomorrow you may have to live in another city. These photos
MY TORONTO NEIGHBOURHOOD AT NIGHT – Historic Toronto
On a warm Monday evening in July, strolling around my neighbourhood after dark, I gained a new appreciation for the community where I live. For
HUGH JACKMAN IN TORONTO – “YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHIN’ LIKE THIS.” – Historic Toronto
Though my interests centre around the history and architecture of Toronto, I decided to include a post on Hugh Jackman after attending the opening
Toronto’s Queen Street West in early morn – Historic Toronto
Toronto’s Queen Street West is often viewed as delightfully decadent, as most Torontonians stroll along it when it is crowded with people enjoying the sunshine,
St. James Garden in Spring – Historic Toronto
A Naughty-Garden Story Before launching into glorious rapture about the gardens surrounding historic St. James Cathedral, I thought I would mention a naughty story about