W. K. Lis
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It was because of the cyclists that we got paved roads (asphalt). The bad news was that the automobile then expropriated the paved roads for their "exclusive" use.
Maybe this file will help
Road surfaces in 1908
I am going to post this here. The Thomas Fisher Rare book library has digitized a lot of photos including a whole book by Octavius Thompson of photos taken from 1864 to 1868: https://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasfisherlibrary/albums/72157672729106183
It's an interesting map to be sure. I've studied it in the past. But I'm curious why it took about a hundred years of settlement to start paving the roads given our climate. Toronto had grown into a city before the mid-19th century with an impressive built form but dirt roads. Major European cities had streets paved with stone pavers throughout the 19th century and earlier.
A fine link, donoreo.........many thanks.
This building may have changed names........Mechanics' Institute in the caption ..........Music Hall on the building.......???
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I think the answer is given by Wiki where it states: " The Toronto Mechanics' Institute, originally named the York Mechanics' Institute, was an educational institution in 19th century Toronto that became the city's first public library. It was one of a series of mechanics' institutes that were set up around the world after becoming popular in Britain. Established in 1830, it was designed to provide technical and adult education.[1]Would it have been multipurpose? (i.e. the "music hall" function accessible via Adelaide?)
"Protestant Orphans' Home Ball, Mechanic Institute music hall"
The interior of the Mechanic's Institute. Photo by Notman & Fraser 1870, titled "Protestant Orphans' Home Ball, Mechanic Institute music hall" (TPL):
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Perhaps it’s what they used to refer to as a Fancy Dress Ball?The men dressed as such peacocks back then. Tuxedos? What's that?
I think so. See http://collections.musee-mccord.qc.ca/scripts/printtour.php?tourID=VQ_P2_9_EN&Lang=2Perhaps it’s what they used to refer to as a Fancy Dress Ball?
Incredible! I was aware of the mechanics of Photomontage, it being a lesson taught in Photo-Arts back in the day, but I had no idea of the commercial applications such as this...to which I answer myself: "Of course they would!"It should be noted that this is a "composite" photo, typical of that era.