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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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  • 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...

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Glenn Gould

Marilyn Kecskes has been the superintendent of 110 St. Clair Ave. West since 1973. She first met Gould on the elevator when he was wearing gloves and covering his face with a handkerchief for fear...

Marilyn Kecskes has been the superintendent of 110 St. Clair Ave. West since 1973. She first met Gould on the elevator when he was wearing gloves and covering his face with a handkerchief for...

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Glenn Gould

Celebrated pianist Glen Gould was born in Toronto and lived here at 32 Southwood Drive throughout his childhood. His visionary approach to musical interpretation brought him international stature....

Celebrated pianist Glen Gould was born in Toronto and lived here at 32 Southwood Drive throughout his childhood. His visionary approach to musical interpretation brought him international...

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George Brown

George Brown, Father of Confederation and champion of the anti-slavery movement.George Brown was a political activist who fought to ensure that slavery was abolished in North America. During the...

George Brown, Father of Confederation and champion of the anti-slavery movement.George Brown was a political activist who fought to ensure that slavery was abolished in North America. During...

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The Grange

The Grange was built about 1817 for lawyer and merchant D'Arcy Boulton Jr. in an area of exclusive residential estates in the town of York, now Toronto. One of the few such houses to survive, its...

The Grange was built about 1817 for lawyer and merchant D'Arcy Boulton Jr. in an area of exclusive residential estates in the town of York, now Toronto. One of the few such houses to survive, its...

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George Brown College St. James Campus

This fine example of industrial architecture incorporates the 1874 factory built at Duke (Adelaide) and Frederick Streets by Christie, Brown & Co., the largest biscuit manufacturer in Canada. The...

This fine example of industrial architecture incorporates the 1874 factory built at Duke (Adelaide) and Frederick Streets by Christie, Brown & Co., the largest biscuit manufacturer in Canada. The...

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George Brown (1818-1880)

In 1844, this future Father of Confederation founded The Globe, an influential newspaper that gave him a powerful platform for his political, social, and religious views. A fierce advocate of...

In 1844, this future Father of Confederation founded The Globe, an influential newspaper that gave him a powerful platform for his political, social, and religious views. A fierce advocate...

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George Brown 1818-1880

An outspoken journalist, politician, reformer, active citizen and defender of public education, George Brown's life exemplified his passionate commitment to the values of freedom and...

An outspoken journalist, politician, reformer, active citizen and defender of public education, George Brown's life exemplified his passionate commitment to the values of freedom...

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George Milbrandt Parkette

Born and educated in Chicago, George Milbrandt moved with his family to Toronto in 1970 to join the Faculty of Education at the University of Toronto. He located in North Toronto where he became...

Born and educated in Chicago, George Milbrandt moved with his family to Toronto in 1970 to join the Faculty of Education at the University of Toronto. He located in North Toronto where he became...

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General Motors and the Golden Mile

For 40 years, General Motors manufactured and assembled home appliances, automotive parts, and vans on this site. In 1952, General Motors built a head office and factory for its Frigidaire...

For 40 years, General Motors manufactured and assembled home appliances, automotive parts, and vans on this site. In 1952, General Motors built a head office and factory for its...

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George Taylor Denison 1839-1925

The third generation of a prominent Toronto family, Denison commanded a local cavalry regiment and served during the Fenian Raids (1866) and the Northwest Rebellion (1885). Also active in...

The third generation of a prominent Toronto family, Denison commanded a local cavalry regiment and served during the Fenian Raids (1866) and the Northwest Rebellion (1885). Also active...

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Grand Magazine and Explosion Crater

You are near the blast crater created by the explosion of the Grand Magazine at the climax of the Battle of York fought on April 27, 1813. The magazine was a large capacity gunpowder and...

You are near the blast crater created by the explosion of the Grand Magazine at the climax of the Battle of York fought on April 27, 1813. The magazine was a large capacity gunpowder...

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Gibraltar Point Lighthouse

Though now away from the lake and nestled among the trees, this is the oldest surviving lighthouse on the Great Lakes and the second oldest surviving lighthouse in Canada. It was constructed in...

Though now away from the lake and nestled among the trees, this is the oldest surviving lighthouse on the Great Lakes and the second oldest surviving lighthouse in Canada. It was constructed...

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Gooderham and Worts Distillery Complex

The seeds of Canada's largest 19th-century distilling firm were sown in 1837 when a still was set up on this site to convert surplus grain from an 1832 grist mill into whisky. Exploiting new...

The seeds of Canada's largest 19th-century distilling firm were sown in 1837 when a still was set up on this site to convert surplus grain from an 1832 grist mill into whisky. Exploiting...

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