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
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“Old” Streets of Toronto
Across the map of Toronto, there are several “Old” versions of arterial streets: Old Yonge Street, Old Leslie Street, et cetera. These are smaller and certainly older streets which predate yet still exist alongside their longer, newer counterparts. Continue reading “Old” Streets of Toronto
Scenes From The Lesmill Office Park
Welcome to the Lesmill Office Park The Lesmill Office Park is located in the Don Mills neighbourhood of Toronto. While … Continue reading Scenes From The Lesmill Office Park
The History of the Kemp Manufacturing Co., Toronto
For nearly a hundred years, the Kemp Manufacturing Company of Toronto and its predecessor and successors manufactured household metal products. … Continue reading The History of the Kemp Manufacturing Co., Toronto
Scenes From Earl Bales Park
The history of Earl Bales Park starts with the John Bales House. The family arrived in the Bathurst and Sheppard … Continue reading Scenes From Earl Bales Park
Scenes From Evergreen Brick Works
Toronto was a brick-making town. Going through the city today, you would not realize it right away. This lost and … Continue reading Scenes From Evergreen Brick Works
Scenes From East Don Parkland
In search of ghost streets, ghost villages, and ghost rivers at the East Don Parkland. Continue reading Scenes From East Don Parkland
Scenes From Crescent Town
I have a borderline obsessive transit habit. Whenever I travel out of Kennedy Station, I have to sit on the … Continue reading Scenes From Crescent Town
Scenes From East Don Trail
The East Don Trail goes by a few names, each having something to do with its layered history. Entering from … Continue reading Scenes From East Don Trail
Scenes From Riverdale Farm
My welcome into Riverdale Farm comes with a new-ish, yet old-timey looking gate, however I bypass it to round around … Continue reading Scenes From Riverdale Farm