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1930 - The SS Noronic moored in Toronto harbour. In September 1949, 119 passengers perished in an inferno about the luxury Great Lakes cruise ship while docked at Toronto's waterfront

1930 - The SS Noronic moored in Toronto harbour. In September 1949, 119 passengers perished in an inferno about the luxury Great Lakes cruise ship while docked at Toronto's waterfront

SS Noronic Disaster – The Inferno on Toronto’s Waterfront

2022 - The Shoreline Commemorative is located in an architectural niche in The Berczy condo's facade. It's on the west side of Church St, just south of Front St E in the St Lawrence neighbourhood. Artist-architect Paul Raff created the artwork

2022 - The Shoreline Commemorative is located in an architectural niche in The Berczy condo's facade. It's on the west side of Church St, just south of Front St E in the St Lawrence neighbourhood. Artist-architect Paul Raff created the artwork

Shoreline Commemorative – A Nod to Toronto’s Historical Waterfront Line

2022 - Looking southwest towards the Fort Rouillé Monument at Exhibition Place. The Scadding Cabin and the wind turbine are in the background

2022 - Looking southwest towards the Fort Rouillé Monument at Exhibition Place. The Scadding Cabin and the wind turbine are in the background

Fort Rouillé Monument – The French Trading Post Once on Exhibition...

1916 - Jarvis street sign on a hydro post at Wilton Ave (today's Dundas St E) on the northeast corner. Also notice the Jarvis St sign attached to the second storey of the corner house

1916 - Jarvis street sign on a hydro post at Wilton Ave (today's Dundas St E) on the northeast corner. Also notice the Jarvis St sign attached to the second storey of the corner house

Street Signs – Urban Artifacts Marking Toronto’s Way

2020 - Colborne Lodge at 11 Colborne Lodge Drive in High Park

2020 - Colborne Lodge at 11 Colborne Lodge Drive in High Park

Colborne Lodge – The Historic Home in Toronto’s Beautiful High Park

1965 - Mother Goose float and her helpers, looking northwest from Davenport Rd and Bedford Rd

1965 - Mother Goose float and her helpers, looking northwest from Davenport Rd and Bedford Rd

Santa Claus Parade – A Toronto Tradition for Over 117 Years

1963 - Looking southeast along Bay St, towards Melinda St and The Telegram also known as The Grand Old Lady of Melinda Street

1963 - Looking southeast along Bay St, towards Melinda St and The Telegram also known as The Grand Old Lady of Melinda Street

Toronto Telegram – The Newspaper’s Explosive Force in Toronto’s History

2021 - Decorative panel on the archway entrance of the Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion

2021 - Decorative panel on the archway entrance of the Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion

Sunnyside Amusement Park – History of Toronto’s Lake Shore Playground

1918 - Family reads the headlines on Armistice Day on November 11, 1918

1918 - Family reads the headlines on Armistice Day on November 11, 1918

Armistice Day in Toronto – November 11, 1918 was a Day...

2022 – Looking northwest towards the Scadding Cabin at the Exhibition Place during the CNE. The historic cabin was built in 1794

2022 – Looking northwest towards the Scadding Cabin at the Exhibition Place during the CNE. The historic cabin was built in 1794

Scadding Cabin – Toronto’s Oldest Home & A Glimpse Into Pioneer...

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