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From Flickr: “Mechanics’ Institute, Church St., n.e. cor. Adelaide St. E.; Interior, reference library.” by Toronto Public Library Special Collections

Staff and members of the Toronto Mechanics’ Institute, at Church and Adelaide (Evening Telegram, September 8, 1908). In the 1800s, working men paid an annual subscription to a Mechanics’ Institute to read books, mainly on technical subjects. This one eventually became the Toronto Public Library. We pin it in honour Read More →