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From Flickr: “Panoramic view of Cherry Blossoms with Jefferson Memorial along the Tidal Basin – Washington DC in B&W” by mbell1975

Panoramic view of Japanese Cherry Blossoms with Jefferson Memorial along the Tidal Basin – Washington DC in B&W via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/so2RMf

From Flickr: “Panoramic view of Cherry Blossoms with Jefferson Memorial along the Tidal Basin – Washington DC in B&W” by mbell1975

Panoramic view of Japanese Cherry Blossoms with Jefferson Memorial along the Tidal Basin – Washington DC in B&W via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/so2RMf

From Flickr: “Bloor Street Viaduct under construction, Apron wall forms, March 10, 1917” by Toronto Public Library Special Collections

This picture was taken during the construction of the Bloor Street viaduct (a.k.a. the Prince Edward Viaduct) on March 10, 1917. RC Harris, one of Toronto’s great forward-thinking city-builders, insisted a subway track be constructed, even though no subway would run on those tracks for decades to come. His water Read More →

From Flickr: “Circus; elephants, on way to Dufferin Park Race Track, perhaps on Brock Ave.” by Toronto Public Library Special Collections

"And to think that I saw it on Mulberry Street!" Today’s Photo Friday image is a photograph taken in about 1920. These circus elephants were walking down what we think is Brock Avenue on their way to the Dufferin Park race track. Creator: Williams, Charles A., Canadian, fl. 1897-1962 Date: Read More →

From Flickr: “Zion Congregational Church (1840-1855), Adelaide St. W., n.e. corner Bay St.” by Toronto Public Library Special Collections

This painting by Martin Henry (1931-1902) depicts the Zion Congregational Church, which stood on the north-east the corner of Bay and Adelaide from 1840 until it burnt down in February of 1855. Bit of bad luck, eh? You can also see their neighbours, the fire hall, on the southeast corner Read More →

From Flickr: “n2_w1150” by BioDivLibrary

Why Harrison trees succeed :. Berlin, Md. :J.G. Harrison and sons,[1914].. http://ift.tt/1aZP3IP via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/s8bxQ8

From Flickr: “n31_w1150” by BioDivLibrary

Why Harrison trees succeed :. Berlin, Md. :J.G. Harrison and sons,[1914].. http://ift.tt/1JH4RvG via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/rbbsrG

From Flickr: “n17_w1150” by BioDivLibrary

Trade list :. Berlin, Md. :J.G. Harrison and sons,[1913].. http://ift.tt/1cq16zK via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/raye1z

From Flickr: “pictures-rToll Gate, Dundas St. W., n. side, between Sheridan & Brock Aves. (Brockton toll gate)-5832” by Toronto Public Library Special Collections

This wintery scene from the 1850s depicts the Brockton toll gate, which stood on the north side of Dundas St. West between Sheridan Ave. and Brock Ave. Brockton Village was not annexed to Toronto until 1884. This watercolour by John W. Cotton was painted in 1913, based on a much Read More →

From Flickr: “Wanderer’s Bicycle Club” by Toronto Public Library Special Collections

A composite photograph taken in 1884, the Wanderer’s Bicycle Club is depicted in front of the Queen’s Park fountain (University Ave, Toronto). The Toronto Daily Mail described one of their trips to Hamilton, August 16, 1883: “As customary to this club, they wandered in small parties into that city, (…) Read More →