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Uncle Tom’s Cabin commemorates the life of Josiah Henson
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
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
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
Today, the Distillery District is a historic escape that provides a unique experience for locals, close to a journey back […]
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Old Photographs of Yonge Street in the 1970s
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
By the time the early ’80s had struck, the graffiti scene was established and robust in downtown Toronto. Elaborate networks […]
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A Brief History of the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto
For the last 100 years, the now dubbed Ed Mirvish Theatre has weathered its fair share of plot twists both […]
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A Brief History of The Rogers Cup Tennis Tournament
Today we know The Rogers Cup tennis tournament as the annual summer event that greets Toronto every year with a […]
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Vintage Photographs from the Construction of the Toronto Subway
In 1912, the needs for a subway system in Toronto were first brought upon the city through an independent survey. […]
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Old photographs of Yonge and Bloor over the years
The intersection of Yonge and Bloor has seen a lot of change over the years. From the constant cycling of […]