The Curious Evolution of Riverdale Avenue, Toronto
Riverdale Avenue is located in the namesake neighbourhood of Riverdale, an area in the east end of the old city … Continue reading The Curious Evolution of Riverdale Avenue, Toronto
How The Sheraton Centre In Toronto Was Built
Note: This article is the second piece in a two-part series. The first can be found here. In the 1960s, … Continue reading How The Sheraton Centre In Toronto Was Built
The ‘Commercial Slum’ That Once Stood Across Toronto City Hall
Note: This article is the first piece in a two-part series. The second article can be found here. When Toronto’s … Continue reading The ‘Commercial Slum’ That Once Stood Across Toronto City Hall
A Toronto intersection named for the same British royal
What’s the most colonial representation of colonial Toronto in Toronto? It might be a street marker built into the corner … Continue reading A Toronto intersection named for the same British royal
A Quick History of The Iconic Guild Inn in Scarborough
With its history and environment, the storied Guild Inn is one of the most unique places in Toronto. Its ninety-year … Continue reading A Quick History of The Iconic Guild Inn in Scarborough
A quick wander around Victoria Park Square, Brantford
Victoria Park is a quaint public square located in downtown Brantford. It is found in the square block bordered by … Continue reading A quick wander around Victoria Park Square, Brantford
The Rise of The Hill District, Toronto
The Hill District in Toronto is a lost neighbourhood — well, somewhat. The name may not be in prominent use, … Continue reading The Rise of The Hill District, Toronto
Was this the first Chinese restaurant in Toronto’s Junction?
On November 17, 1919, The Globe ran an odd article about a scuffle in a Junction restaurant. The event highlighted … Continue reading Was this the first Chinese restaurant in Toronto’s Junction?
When Toronto Had Fancy Factories
On February 18, 1963, The Toronto Daily Star ran an interesting article about new industrial buildings in Toronto. The piece … Continue reading When Toronto Had Fancy Factories
More “Old” Streets of Toronto
In January, I looked at the origins of “Old” Streets of Toronto — that is, main Toronto roads that have … Continue reading More “Old” Streets of Toronto