Paul Sedra

  • About
  • Book
  • Commentary
  • Links
  • Posts
  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Course Materials
  • About
  • Book
  • Commentary
  • Links
  • Posts
  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Course Materials

owenstaples

From Flickr: “Williams Omnibus (in use 1850-1862), shown in front of Red Lion Hotel, Yonge St., east side, north of Bloor St.” by Toronto Public Library Special Collections

The Williams Omnibus (in use 1850-1862) was the first mass-transportation system in Toronto. Here, it’s shown in front the northern terminus of the line — the Red Lion Hotel, which stood on the east side of Yonge St., just north of Bloor St. The southern terminus was the St. Lawrence Read More →

From Flickr: “Steel Construction (Toronto)” by Toronto Public Library Special Collections

This picture, showing the construction of the Union Bank at the south east corner of Bay and King, appeared in the Toronto Evening Telegram on April 4, 1910. It was drawn by the celebrated Canadian artist Owen Staples. Creator: Staples, Owen, Canadian, 1866-1949 Date: 1910 Identifier: B 9-33a Format: Ephemera Read More →

© 2026 Paul Sedra . Theme by Viva Themes.

Loading Comments...

You must be logged in to post a comment.