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  • Finding Old Graydon Hall
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  • A Quick Early History of Toronto's First Traffic Signals and The 'Right on Red' Rule
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“Old” Streets of Toronto
North York, Scarborough, Streets, Toronto

“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
Neighbourhoods

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
Don River, Neighbourhoods, Old Town

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
Don River, Neighbourhoods, North York, Parks and Trails

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
Landmarks, Parks and Trails

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
Don River, Neighbourhoods, North York, Parks and Trails

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
East York, Parks and Trails, Toronto

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
North York, Parks and Trails

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
Downtown, Landmarks, Neighbourhoods, Parks and Trails

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

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