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From Flickr: “Fire (1904); aftermath of fire, Bay St. east side, looking south from north of Wellington St. W.” by Toronto Public Library Special Collections

On April 19, 1904, fire ripped through downtown Toronto in what is now the Financial District. It started in a tie factory. Wooden exterior fire-escapes and window-sills meant it spread quickly. New-fangled elevators became chimneys. Because of the strong winds and cold, ice congealed on the telegraph wires, the streets Read More →

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