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The History of the Robert Simpson Company Building

September 25, 2014 Joel Levy

On the corner of Queen Street West and Yonge Street in the heart of downtown Toronto sits the former flagship […]

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The Toronto Coat of Arms & City Motto

August 22, 2014 Joel Levy

Found this bit of info on the city website and thought I would share. I added a few changes to the […]

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Vintage Images from Toronto’s beginnings

March 6, 2014 Joel Levy

The City of Toronto was incorporated on March 6th 1834. For this post, I have gathered a series of images […]

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William Peyton Hubbard Imparts a Lasting Legacy as Toronto’s First Black Politician

February 13, 2014 Joel Levy

In celebration of Black History Month, we’d like to take the time to showcase the life and achievements of William […]

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Old Photographs of Toronto Public Transportation Vehicles (1880-1961)

January 24, 2014 Joel Levy

I was browsing the Toronto archives for photos of old TTC and transportation vehicles from Toronto’s past and decided to […]

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High Park Becomes a Winter Wonderland over the Holidays

December 11, 2013 Joel Levy

By: Emma Abramowicz As December brings chilly winds and weather to our city, Torontonians look forward to the holidays for […]

Korea Town
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Korea Town and the History of Koreans in Toronto

August 20, 2013 Joel Levy

It has been over 50 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and Korea.  The immigration of Koreans to Canada began at […]

Scarborough Bluffs and Guild Park History
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The History Scarborough Bluffs and Guild Park

July 4, 2013 Joel Levy

One of the most significant natural features of this city cuts across our great river valleys, running mostly parallel to […]

501 Queen streetcar
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History of the 501 Queen Streetcar

June 8, 2013 Joel Levy

Running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the 501 Queen just may be one of the most recognizable […]

Churches on Church
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Churches on Church Street – A Short Walk, a Lot to See

January 16, 2013 Joel Levy

It can be hard to find things to do in the winter in Toronto especially when you factor in doing […]

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