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  1. colbyb

    McCaul Street 1920's-50's

    My first "real" job was at Village by the Grange in the summer of 1985 as a picture framer. I was in grade 8 and a friend of my parents owned an art gallery and a framing shop there. There was quite a selection of shops and restaurants. I remember T.J. Applebees partially contained in the...
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    Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

    Been meaning to post here for a while, but got so busy! With Mustapha's kind encouragement I have a few and have searched the thread to try and avoid any repeats, but if one should pop up, accept my apologies in advance. Then. Dundas and Roncesvalles looking SE, January 19, 1912. Now...
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    Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

    I checked the Land Registry Office and interestingly enough, the empty lot and the building to it's right (now the TD Bank) are one parcel of land. So at some point the lots merged (or were never legally severed)
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    More Lost Toronto in colour

    Great shot of a fire at All Saints Anglican Church at Bloor Street West and Prince Edward Drive (just west of The Kingsway) The archival citation is: American LaFrance pumper No. 13 at fire at All Saints Anglican Church [after 1960]
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    Tip Top Lofts Condos (Context Development) - Real Estate -

    That suite was actually sold in December. There are a couple of other silmilar sized suites available in there, but they don't have parking. Let me know if you have any questions, Yes, I am a Realtor. ;)
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    More Lost Toronto in colour

    Apparently there was a fire at the CN Tower on July 8, 1975 during construction:
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    Evocative Images of Lost Toronto

    Thanks for that. I had wondered where that picture was taken. It makes sense as my grandparents (and my mother) were living on Palmerston a block south of Bloor in the mid 40's. I like the fact you can see a bottle of milk in hand in the door of the wagon.
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    Evocative Images of Lost Toronto

    A couple taken by my Grandfather.... VE Day 1945, Ticker Tape Celebrationby the Temple Building
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    More Lost Toronto in colour

    Looking north west from Front St and Market St. The large parking lot is now the Market Square condominium development. That was completed in 1984, so this is late 1970's/very early 80's?
  10. colbyb

    Then and Now: Yonge/Dundas and area

    One more of that corner between those two dates. Early 80's? (from a slightly different vantage point):
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    More Lost Toronto in colour

    A few shots of Elm Street, between Yonge and Bay. Late 70's to late 80's. I miss the Papaya Hut where Pizza Pizza is now.
  12. colbyb

    Unique Houses in Toronto

    Originally posted by Archivist: 546 Richmond St West - crammed into an odd site. Just read through this forum for the first time. I live just down the street and thought this might be of interest: http://www.studioinnova.com/index.php?thisid=166 My wife wants this house one...
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    More Lost Toronto in colour

    Military parade on University Avenue. Taken by my grandfather in front of Princess Margaret hospital looking south. 1950's?
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    More Lost Toronto in colour

    Looking south on Bay St at Dundas Street West, circa 1975. First Canadian Place is still under construction and hoading for the start of Eaton Centre construction is up.
  15. colbyb

    More Lost Toronto in colour

    Hi All, First post! Taken by my father sometime in the 70's. Yonge and ???. The rare Metro Toronto Police Ford Pinto.

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