Thursday, January 31, 2008

Bay and Bloor

http://torontoist.com/2008/01/a_city_intersec_10.php

From the Torontoists: a City Intersected.

Really good post!

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Terminal Warehouse

191? - 2007






Yonge Street Wharf

1906 - 2007


Monday, January 28, 2008

Bay Street

1906 - 2007




Friday, January 25, 2008

Timothy Eaton

Eaton Mansion:

The Eaton Tomb : From 9/29/06


Here are some pics of the Eaton Tomb in Mt Pleasant Cemetary. Don't you love the way the trees block the look? Hey, did the tree in the new pic, that almost completely covers the monument, move about 5 feet from where we see it in the 1930 pic? Anyways, here is a blurb I found on the net explaining why this tomb is as big as it is...



Born in Ireland, Timothy Eaton came to Upper Canada about 1854, eventually becoming a partner in his brothers' general store at St. Mary's. In 1869 he established his own business in Toronto. Through merchandising innovations, such as cash sale for a fixed price, the company prospered and became one of the country's first department stores. Eaton introduced a mail order department in 1884, extending the benefits of popular prices and a wide selection of goods to the rural market. His energies were devoted almost exclusively to the company which, at his death, was Canada's largest retail business.


Thursday, January 24, 2008

Bay and Adelaide

Here's another post from BlogTo's great series posts On This Spot!

http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/01/on_this_spot_bay_and_adelaide/

Thursday, January 17, 2008

People Behind the Plaques

http://www.thestar.com/GTA/LocalHistory/article/294837

King and Simcoe

http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/01/on_this_spot_king_and_simcoe/

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The "New" Post Office and Grand Opera House - 1873

Monday, January 14, 2008

Bay Street



Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Bay and College

Another BlogTO's "On this Spot" post...

http://www.blogto.com/city/2008/01/on_this_spot_bay_and_college/

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Old-Old City Hall - St Lawerence Market




Saturday, January 05, 2008

Queen Street, Parkdale 1908

Before and After to Post Cards

Taking somewhat of a break from my before and after pics to start posting some great post cards from my archives. Don't worry the before and after pics will still continue. I just added the post card thing.

AC