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Then and Now: Grace and Mansfield

Grace and Mansfield, Toronto, 1916
September 16, 2011 9:50 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then: Northeast corner of Grace and Mansfield, 1916. "Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Arthur W. Holmes, Architect." Now: June 2011. The houses on the left are still there. I wonder (wishful ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For September 16, 2011

September 16, 2011 9:40 am | by Editor | Comments
For support falls as Toronto residents overwhelmingly reject service cuts, residents rally against Mississauga power plant, experts unite to block Fords' Port Lands plans + more news. Ford support ... read more
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Paul Oberman to Receive 2011 Heritage Toronto Special Achievement Award

Paul Oberman
September 15, 2011 3:30 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
Heritage Toronto has just announced that the 2011 Heritage Toronto Special Achievement Award will be awarded to the late Paul Oberman, a trailblazer in the fields of real estate, architecture, and ... read more
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Then and Now: Queen and Bolton

Queen and Bolton, Toronto, circa 1982
September 15, 2011 9:33 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then: Queen and Bolton, looking northeast. (Another picture sourced by UT-er 'ValsHere'.) Seems to be the same vintage as yesterday's picture.. let's call it "1982" as well, although there is no ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For September 15, 2011

September 15, 2011 9:32 am | by Editor | Comments
Ontario election campaigns not focusing enough on gridlock poll finds, rookie Toronto councillor pulls support for Ford's waterfront plan, Rob Ford's approval rating plummets in new poll + more ... read more
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Then and Now: Front and Scott

Front and Scott, Toronto, 1891
September 14, 2011 7:49 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then: 25 Front Street East, circa 1891. "Warehouse of Messrs. Hickson, Duncan & Co." I wonder what kind of trade they were in? Now: June 2011. This is 27 Front Street East, so I think I'm ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For September 14, 2011

September 14, 2011 7:43 am | by Editor | Comments
Mayor Ford's office slams 'deliberate attack' by Waterfront CEO, Toronto libraries not on chopping block for now, Mississauga residents plan rally to protest power plant and more Toronto ... read more
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How Tall Is Too Tall?

Too Tall? Harbourfront exhibition with RAW Design, KPMB, architectsAlliance
September 13, 2011 11:39 am | by Craig White | Comments
Calling UrbanToronto photographers: RAW Design seeks public participation for a Harbourfront architecture exhibit launching on September 30 read more
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Then and Now: Queen and Carlaw

Queen and Carlaw, Toronto, 1982
September 13, 2011 9:50 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. Queen and Carlaw, circa 1982, looking west along Queen. (Picture sourced by Valshere.) Now. June 2011. read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For September 13, 2011

September 13, 2011 9:45 am | by Editor | Comments
Mayor's newly released budget strategy sets stage for battles; TTC proposes fare hike, job cuts and longer wait times; privatizing the zoo and more. Mayor’s newly released budget strategy sets ... read more
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Heritage Toronto Mondays: Mary Pickford

Toronto native Mary Pickford
September 12, 2011 2:29 pm | by Editor | Comments
UrbanToronto has partnered with Heritage Toronto to capture a moment in Toronto's past. On a weekly basis, we highlight historic photos of the city's people, places and events, and tell ... read more
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Then and Now: Carlton and Church

Carlton and Church, Toronto, 1956
September 12, 2011 9:50 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then: Back to the Toronto Archive pics. "Roach's Drugstore Export sign at night. April 9, 1956." Southeast corner of Carlton and Church. Now. May 2011. read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For September 12, 2011

September 12, 2011 9:45 am | by Editor | Comments
Yorkville bows to the new TIFF King, Centennial College's new library, Waterfront Toronto 'keen to collaborate' on Port Lands and more. Privatization fears: Much ado about nothing? (Globe ... read more
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Then and Now: Metropolitan Church

Metropolitan Church, Toronto, circa 1910
September 9, 2011 7:52 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. Bond and Shuter, circa 1910. "South wall of Parsonage, Metropolitan Church," etc.  :)  (Photo sourced by wwwebster.) Now: June 2011. read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For September 9, 2011

September 9, 2011 7:36 am | by Editor | Comments
New Port Lands plan willcost taxpayers $270-million, cyclists should know their place, TTC imports Aussie executive and more. New Port Lands plan will cost taxpayers $270-million (Globe & ... read more
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Then and Now: Annette Street Public Library

Annette Street Public Library, Toronto, 1909
September 7, 2011 9:50 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. Annette Street Public Library, circa 1909. Now. June 2011. Sorry about the light — the entire face of this north facing building is in shadow, that's the way it is with north facing ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For September 7, 2011

September 7, 2011 9:40 am | by Editor | Comments
Ford vows Port Lands remake within a decade, Vaughan development leads suburban core renewal trend and more. Back to school for smartphones: Toronto loosens ban on devices (Globe & ... read more
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Heritage Toronto Tuesday: Pendarves

Pendarves, Toronto
September 6, 2011 11:50 am | by Editor | Comments
UrbanToronto has partnered with Heritage Toronto to capture a moment in Toronto's past. On a weekly basis, we highlight historic photos of the city's people, places and events, and tell ... read more
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Then and Now: Queen and Beech

Queen and Beech, Toronto, circa 1918
September 6, 2011 9:45 am | by Jeff Low | Comments
Then. Northeast corner of Queen and Beech, circa 1918. (Picture sourced by wwebster.) Now. June 2011. read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For September 6, 2011

September 6, 2011 9:40 am | by Editor | Comments
Jack Layton's memory looms large at Labour Day parade, a master planners vision for Lake Ontario Park and more. Jack Layton's memory looms large at Toronto's Labour Day parade (Globe & ... read more

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