Category Archives: General History
The Continued Creation of Cherry Beach (featuring 1935)
The Cemeteries
Cemeteries are designated consecrated places in which the dead are deposited. The word comes from the Greek koimeterion or the Latin coemeterium, meaning “to lie down to rest” or “to sleep.” This usage alludes to the Christian belief in resurrection; but burial is not only a Christian practice — it is found all around theContinue reading “The Cemeteries”
TD Bank Robbery, Queen & Logan, Toronto Star, August 14, 1964
Streetcar demolished, Globe, November 18, 1904
Mugg’s Island Golf Course: To Be or Not to Be
By Joanne Doucette While researching material for an upcoming book on the history of Toronto’s golf courses, I found myself with a huge amount of material even for one small golf course — that on Mugg’s Island. Every writer has to know how to cut and what to leave in and then find an editorContinue reading “Mugg’s Island Golf Course: To Be or Not to Be”
Brooklyn Avenue: Some resources 1960s
By Joanne Doucette (liatris52@sympatico.ca) This is the last of this series of posts although I will edit and update the posts as more info and material surfaces. This post contains1. Aerial photos 2. Maps 3. City Directories Aerial Photos Maps City Directories
Brooklyn Avenue: More resources 1950-1960
By Joanne Doucette (liatris52@sympatico.ca) This posting contains: Aerial Photos Before and after the construction of Dundas Street East. Maps Voters’ Lists City Directories
Brooklyn Avenue: More Resources 1940-1950
By Joanne Doucette (liatris52@sympatico.ca) In this post there are: Maps Census City Directories
Brooklyn Avenue: More Resources 1930-1940
By Joanne Doucette (liatris52@sympatico.ca) This posting includes: Maps Voters’ List City Directories