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1986 - R.C. Harris Water Filtration Plant looking north
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Old Photographs of the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plan

October 7, 2021 Tara Collum

There is an allure and mystery to buildings the public can’t access. Only on special occasions like Doors Open Toronto […]

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The History of the Royal Botanical Gardens

July 8, 2021 Jaya Kumar

In 2021, the Royal Botanical Gardens, just on the edge of Toronto, celebrated their 80th anniversary of connecting people, plants […]

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Riots and Protests: Toronto’s Century Old Tradition

May 6, 2021 Christian D'Ambrosi

In recent months, COVID-19 protests have been popping up around the city, but don’t be fooled into thinking that they […]

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The History of Toronto Architecture

April 29, 2021 Jaya Kumar

Industrial Architecture The main factor of Toronto’s early prosperity in the nineteenth century was its harbour, the port serving as […]

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Uncle Tom’s Cabin commemorates the life of Josiah Henson

February 25, 2021 Jaya Kumar

Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site in Dresden, Ontario, commemorates the life of Josiah Henson. He was a remarkable figure in […]

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Vintage Photographs of Sledding and Tobogganing in Toronto

February 18, 2021 Joel Levy

Taking ones sled out to Toronto tobogganing hills has been popular in our city for over 100 years. Not only […]

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Ontario Heritage Trust hosting lecture in honour of Black History Month

February 14, 2021 Jaya Kumar

On February 25, March 11 and March 16, Ontario Heritage Trust will be hosting a virtual lecture in honour of […]

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A Short History of the Distillery District in Toronto

January 14, 2021 Jaya Kumar

Today, the Distillery District is a historic escape that provides a unique experience for locals, close to a journey back […]

View of the Hollywood Theatre on Yonge Street just south of Heath Street
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Old Photographs of Yonge Street in the 1970s

January 4, 2021 Joel Levy

For our latest curated collection of old photographs, we decided to expand on our images of Yonge street by showcasing […]

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The Evolution of Graffiti in Toronto – Interviews with Jafar and Rons

October 22, 2020 Jaya Kumar

By the time the early ’80s had struck, the graffiti scene was established and robust in downtown Toronto. Elaborate networks […]

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