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Healey Willan (1880-1968)

As a composer, organist, choir master and teacher, Healey Willan waged constant war on mediocre church music. In the process he elevated the position of the church organist and set the standard...

As a composer, organist, choir master and teacher, Healey Willan waged constant war on mediocre church music. In the process he elevated the position of the church organist and set the standard...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

Hurricane Hazel

On October 15, 1954, Hurricane Hazel hit southern Ontario with 110 km/h winds and over 200 mm of rain. Many rivers, including the Humber, Don and Rouge overflowed flooding communities in much of...

On October 15, 1954, Hurricane Hazel hit southern Ontario with 110 km/h winds and over 200 mm of rain. Many rivers, including the Humber, Don and Rouge overflowed flooding communities in much...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

Highland Creek School

The first school in this area was a small square plank building erected in 1832 on "Fishery Road" now Colonel Danforth Trail. In 1847 the area became S.S.7, and a single frame school was built at...

The first school in this area was a small square plank building erected in 1832 on "Fishery Road" now Colonel Danforth Trail. In 1847 the area became S.S.7, and a single frame school was built at...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

How St. Clair Got Its Name

In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel gained popularity throughout the continent. Uncle Tom's Cabin fuelled public debate about slavery as the American Civil War approached. It is said to have...

In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel gained popularity throughout the continent. Uncle Tom's Cabin fuelled public debate about slavery as the American Civil War approached. It is said to...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

Honourable William McDougall 1822-1905

A Father of Confederation, William McDougall was born on a farm in this vicinity. He became a solicitor and in 1850 founded the North American, a newspaper which became the voice of the "Clear...

A Father of Confederation, William McDougall was born on a farm in this vicinity. He became a solicitor and in 1850 founded the North American, a newspaper which became the voice of the...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

Humberside Collegiate

Originally named Toronto Junction High School, Humberside Collegiate held its first classes in 1892. Two years later it moved from temporary quarters on Pacific Avenue to a new building on this...

Originally named Toronto Junction High School, Humberside Collegiate held its first classes in 1892. Two years later it moved from temporary quarters on Pacific Avenue to a new building on this...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

Historic Postal Station 'G' 1913-1975 / Heritage Town Hall

Historic Postal Station 'G' This fine Neo-Classical building constructed of sandstone, a landmark in South Riverdale since its opening in 1913 as Postal Station 'G'. It was designed by E.J....

Historic Postal Station 'G' This fine Neo- Classical building constructed of sandstone, a landmark in South Riverdale since its opening in 1913 as Postal Station 'G'. It was designed by E.J....

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

Gladys Allison 1901-1979

This plaque honours the achievements of Gladys Allison who was the major force in establishing North York's first municipally sponsored library service. Gladys Allison served on the North York...

This plaque honours the achievements of Gladys Allison who was the major force in establishing North York's first municipally sponsored library service. Gladys Allison served on the North...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

G.H. Gooderham House

George Horace Gooderham (1868-1942) built this house in 1891 and lived here with his family until 1906. The design in the Romanesque Revival style is attributed to the firm of David Roberts. G.H....

George Horace Gooderham (1868-1942) built this house in 1891 and lived here with his family until 1906. The design in the Romanesque Revival style is attributed to the firm of David Roberts....

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

Guildwood Village

Opened in 1957, Guildwood Village was the dream of Rosa and Spencer Clark, founders of the Guild of All Arts in 1932 and later, of the Guild Inn. The Clarks planned the transformation of 202 ha of...

Opened in 1957, Guildwood Village was the dream of Rosa and Spencer Clark, founders of the Guild of All Arts in 1932 and later, of the Guild Inn. The Clarks planned the transformation of 202 ha...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

Gladstone Hotel 1889

The Gladstone Hotel is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Toronto. Architect G.M. Miller designed the building in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. It features arches over the windows...

The Gladstone Hotel is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Toronto. Architect G.M. Miller designed the building in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. It features arches over the windows...

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  • ontario
  • alan brown

George Weston 1864-1924

George Weston was born in Oswego, New York in 1864. His family moved to Toronto and at age 12 George was apprenticed to a local baker. In 1882, Weston bought a bread delivery route from his...

George Weston was born in Oswego, New York in 1864. His family moved to Toronto and at age 12 George was apprenticed to a local baker. In 1882, Weston bought a bread delivery route from...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

Green Meadows

Built circa 1950, this Colonial Revival house was the centrepiece of a 120 ha equestrian estate owned by John Angus "Bud" McDougald. As Chairman of the Board and President of Argus Corporation...

Built circa 1950, this Colonial Revival house was the centrepiece of a 120 ha equestrian estate owned by John Angus "Bud" McDougald. As Chairman of the Board and President of Argus...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

George H. Dix Memorial

Erected to the memory of Rev. George H. Dix and the pioneers of Washington Church. George Dix grew up in this congregation and later served for 16 years as its minister.From 1803 the early...

Erected to the memory of Rev. George H. Dix and the pioneers of Washington Church. George Dix grew up in this congregation and later served for 16 years as its minister.From 1803 the early...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

The Gladstone Hotel

Named after British Prime Minister Wm. E. Gladstone, this 60 room hotel was built in 1889 adjacent to the Parkdale train stations. The original owner, Mrs. Susanna Robinson, had been left a widow...

Named after British Prime Minister Wm. E. Gladstone, this 60 room hotel was built in 1889 adjacent to the Parkdale train stations. The original owner, Mrs. Susanna Robinson, had been left a widow...

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  • ontario
  • alan brown

George H. Locke Memorial Branch Toronto Public Library 1949

This branch was named to commemorate George H. Locke (1870-1937), the Toronto Public Library's chief librarian from 1908 to 1937. In 1944, the City provided a capital grant and land to create this...

This branch was named to commemorate George H. Locke (1870-1937), the Toronto Public Library's chief librarian from 1908 to 1937. In 1944, the City provided a capital grant and land to create this...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

George Luscombe and Toronto Workshop Productions

In 1959, artistic director George Luscombe (1926-1999) established Workshop Theatre, one of Canada's first professional alternative theatre companies. Fuelled by the counterculture movement of the...

In 1959, artistic director George Luscombe (1926-1999) established Workshop Theatre, one of Canada's first professional alternative theatre companies. Fuelled by the counterculture movement of the...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

George Faludy 1910-2006

George Faludy is revered as one of Hungary's greatest poets. His writing, ranging from love lyrics to political satire to philosophical meditation, reflects a life committed to humanist ideals. A...

George Faludy is revered as one of Hungary's greatest poets. His writing, ranging from love lyrics to political satire to philosophical meditation, reflects a life committed to humanist ideals. A...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

Gray Mill and Donalda Cattle Barn

This building is a rare 1830s gristmill. Though it has long since been converted into a barn, it remains the most intact mill of its kind still standing on its original site in Toronto. The mill...

This building is a rare 1830s gristmill. Though it has long since been converted into a barn, it remains the most intact mill of its kind still standing on its original site in Toronto. The...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown

Grand Union 1958

This distinctive supermarket, which anchors the Parkway Plaza, was the second Toronto location of New Jersey grocery chain Grand Union. The shopping centre itself reflected the growth of suburban...

This distinctive supermarket, which anchors the Parkway Plaza, was the second Toronto location of New Jersey grocery chain Grand Union. The shopping centre itself reflected the growth of...

  • toronto
  • ontario
  • alan brown