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Springfield Farm House

This property was patented in 1802 by Andrew Thomson, a native of Dumfriesshire Scotland, and a brother to Scarborough's first settler, David Thomson. In 1839 his son James A. acquired the land...

This property was patented in 1802 by Andrew Thomson, a native of Dumfriesshire Scotland, and a brother to Scarborough's first settler, David Thomson. In 1839 his son James A. acquired the land...

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Sewell's Road Bridge 1912-1981

In 1912, Frank Barber, Civil Engineer (1878-1945) designed and supervised construction of a steel suspension bridge on this site for the Township of Scarborough. Foundations and substructure were...

In 1912, Frank Barber, Civil Engineer (1878-1945) designed and supervised construction of a steel suspension bridge on this site for the Township of Scarborough. Foundations and substructure...

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Sir John Beverley Robinson, Bart. (1791-1863)

The son of Loyalists, pupil and protégé of John Strachan, John Beverley Robinson was the embodiment of the values of the early Upper Canadian Tories known as the Family Compact. For almost half a...

The son of Loyalists, pupil and protégé of John Strachan, John Beverley Robinson was the embodiment of the values of the early Upper Canadian Tories known as the Family Compact. For almost half a...

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Spadina Expressway

The Spadina Expressway was planned to run from Wilson Avenue in the north, through the Cedarvale-Nordheimer Ravine and the Casa Loma escarpment to Bloor Street in the south. It was designed in the...

The Spadina Expressway was planned to run from Wilson Avenue in the north, through the Cedarvale- Nordheimer Ravine and the Casa Loma escarpment to Bloor Street in the south. It was designed in...

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St. Andrew's Church

St. Andrew's Presbyterian congregation established in 1818, built a frame church in 1831 in the grounds which lie behind this monument. Within these church grounds are buried many of the pioneer...

St. Andrew's Presbyterian congregation established in 1818, built a frame church in 1831 in the grounds which lie behind this monument. Within these church grounds are buried many of the pioneer...

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Sacré-Cœur Parish

In 1887, Sacré-Cœur Parish was founded as the first Roman Catholic parish to serve the French Canadian community in Toronto. Father Philippe Lamarche came from Montreal to found the church and...

In 1887, Sacré-Cœur Parish was founded as the first Roman Catholic parish to serve the French Canadian community in Toronto. Father Philippe Lamarche came from Montreal to found the church and...

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St. George's Hall

St. George's Hall was built in 1891 by the Benevolent St. George's Society of Toronto, Edwards & Webster, architects. Here the Society carried out its work of aiding British immigrants until 1988....

St. George's Hall was built in 1891 by the Benevolent St. George's Society of Toronto, Edwards & Webster, architects. Here the Society carried out its work of aiding British immigrants until 1988....

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Sir Adam Beck School and the Summer of '36

From the day that Sir Adam Beck School opened, in 1921, it became the Alderwood community's primary meeting place. It has hosted meetings of ratepayers, the Volunteer Fire Department, dances,...

From the day that Sir Adam Beck School opened, in 1921, it became the Alderwood community's primary meeting place. It has hosted meetings of ratepayers, the Volunteer Fire Department,...

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  • ontario
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St. Andrew's Market and Playground

This city block was set aside in 1837 for a public market, the third of its kind after the St. Lawrence (1803) and St. Patrick's (1836) Markets. Built in 1850 and eventually named "St. Andrew's"...

This city block was set aside in 1837 for a public market, the third of its kind after the St. Lawrence (1803) and St. Patrick's (1836) Markets. Built in 1850 and eventually named "St....

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  • ontario
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Saint Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral

Dedicated in 1914, St. Josaphat's is the city's earliest Ukrainian Catholic Institution. It was founded by the immigrants from western Ukraine who came to Toronto in the early 1900s. Settling in...

Dedicated in 1914, St. Josaphat's is the city's earliest Ukrainian Catholic Institution. It was founded by the immigrants from western Ukraine who came to Toronto in the early 1900s. Settling...

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The Stables of Sir Henry Mill Pellatt's Casa Loma

The northern part of the Casa Loma Estate, comprising the Hunting Lodge, Potting Shed, Greenhouses and the Stables complex was begun in 1905 by builder Herbert Elgie, according to the design of...

The northern part of the Casa Loma Estate, comprising the Hunting Lodge, Potting Shed, Greenhouses and the Stables complex was begun in 1905 by builder Herbert Elgie, according to the design of...

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Sir Daniel Wilson 1816-1892

A scholar of diverse interests and talents, Daniel Wilson was noted in Britain as the author and illustrator of studies of old Edinburgh and of Scottish prehistory. In 1853 he was appointed to the...

A scholar of diverse interests and talents, Daniel Wilson was noted in Britain as the author and illustrator of studies of old Edinburgh and of Scottish prehistory. In 1853 he was appointed to the...

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Sir Byron Edmund Walker (1848-1924)

A recognized international authority on banking, Walker was general manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce from 1886 and its president, 1907-1924. His love of the arts and interest in Canadian...

A recognized international authority on banking, Walker was general manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce from 1886 and its president, 1907-1924. His love of the arts and interest in...

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Scarborough Rifle Company Marching to the Niagara Frontier

In 1862 the Scarborough Rifle Company was organized with headquarters in a school at Eglinton Avenue near Markham Road. It was the first of several militia companies formed in York County. The...

In 1862 the Scarborough Rifle Company was organized with headquarters in a school at Eglinton Avenue near Markham Road. It was the first of several militia companies formed in York County. The...

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St. Stephen-In-The- Fields Anglican Church

A fine example of Gothic Revival architecture in the style of early English parish churches, St. Stephen-in-the-Fields, named for its original rural setting, represents the work of two of...

A fine example of Gothic Revival architecture in the style of early English parish churches, St. Stephen-in-the-Fields, named for its original rural setting, represents the work of two...

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The Story Behind 672 Dupont

Faema's current headquarters sits on the corner of Dupont and Christie in Toronto's West End. The structure, originally constructed by Ford, possesses a rich history dating back to The First World...

Faema's current headquarters sits on the corner of Dupont and Christie in Toronto's West End. The structure, originally constructed by Ford, possesses a rich history dating back to The First World...

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Scadding Cabin

John Scadding (1754-1824), the manager of Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe's Estate in Devonshire, arrived in Canada in 1792, and came to York with Simcoe the following year. He was granted...

John Scadding (1754-1824), the manager of Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe's Estate in Devonshire, arrived in Canada in 1792, and came to York with Simcoe the following year. He was granted...

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The Studio Building

The construction of the Studio Building for Canadian art was commissioned by renowned Canadian artist Lawren Harris (1885-1970), an heir to the Massey-Harris farm machinery fortune, and arts...

The construction of the Studio Building for Canadian art was commissioned by renowned Canadian artist Lawren Harris (1885-1970), an heir to the Massey-Harris farm machinery fortune, and...

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Stone Church    Site of Jesse Ketchum Hall

Jesse Ketchum (1780-1867) was a tanner, politician and generous public benefactor in the town of York. He helped to establish churches, schools and libraries. A life long opponent of the use of...

Jesse Ketchum (1780-1867) was a tanner, politician and generous public benefactor in the town of York. He helped to establish churches, schools and libraries. A life long opponent of the use...

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St. Michael's Cathedral Rectory

Formerly known as St. Michael's Palace, the Cathedral Rectory is the official residence of the Catholic Bishops and Archbishops of Toronto. In April 1845 work began on both the Cathedral and...

Formerly known as St. Michael's Palace, the Cathedral Rectory is the official residence of the Catholic Bishops and Archbishops of Toronto. In April 1845 work began on both the Cathedral...

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