Heritage Toronto is pleased to announce the launch of the Dundas + Carlaw Heritage Plaque District. Comprising 10 plaques and a self-guided tour, the area is the first in Toronto to be comprehensively interpreted by the Plaques and Public Education ...
Read More »Toronto History Museums Events March 22 to April 4
The City of Toronto Historic Sites present events that provide enriching entertainment for all ages while connecting visitors to Toronto’s rich history. Visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events for more information. COLBORNE LODGE 11 Colborne Lodge Drive http://www.toronto.ca/colbornelodge | clodge@toronto.ca | 416-392-6916 Easter Egg ...
Read More »Toronto historic sites events to Oct. 4
The City of Toronto Historic Sites Events September 21 to October 4 The City of Toronto Historic Sites present a variety of events that provide enriching entertainment for all ages while connecting visitors to Toronto’s rich history. Visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events for ...
Read More »Bell in Brief: Hutchinson Block still stands on Wellington
John Hutchison was born in Scotland in 1817 and moved with his parents to Montreal in 1828. He went on to be employed with the mercantile firm of Torrance and Co. and in 1847 he came to Toronto where he ...
Read More »Deadbeat Samuel Jarvis squirmed out of his debt by shooting his creditor
In an editorial written for a local newspaper, The Canadian Freeman, dated May 26 1831 Francis Collins writes the following: “Houses of infamy are scattered thro’ every corner of the town and one of them had the hardihood to commence ...
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