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Judging from the building, they couldn't screw it up any more; could they? Regards, J T

"Funeral of Sir John Craig Eaton 1922." Prof Goldie. The hearse, shown in the picture, was that of belonging to A W Miles and was the first motorised coach within Canada; it having been built by one of my family's ancestors, James Cunningham, a cousin from Rochester, N Y - 1914. Odd, too, I...

From what I can gather, The Bayview Avenue Ghost would have been a better investment. Regards, J T

When are they going to tear this down; it has been a piece of crap from the basement to the roof. Regards, J T

Thanks for the tip, but I wasn't inquiring, I was asking if there was anyone who had an interest in the history/property. I was the Building Operator thereof during the 90's. Kind regards, J T

" re-purpose those houses for a fast food outlet ie Subway or Timmies" Gebbo. Neither being a good choice. LOL Regards, J T

"So, apparently, you didn't hang at the RCYC in your youth either." Mustapha. I more "identify" with The MYC, Mimico Yacht Club, than The RCYC, even though The Toronto Archives picture site has us on The River Humber. Regards, J T

" The old men who hung out there taught me how to swear in Chinese, and told me to go home and repeat same to my mother. What an upbringing." Mustapha. It's been a long time, and I only recall the last part, but I do remember what it is in English. Bad; BAD; Really BAD; REALLY, REALLY BAD! LOL...

"Corner of Avenue Rd. & Fairlawn Ave., Then & Now 1961-2014" FrankRoberts. The date upon this pic should correspond with the later; they both being 1965. Regards, J T

BASSEL'S Restaurant. Exterior of Carrara/Vitro-Lite; interior by Toronto Refrigeration Company Ltd, Sidney Kowal, President. (Also of Paul's Fine Foods, Forest Hill Village, demolished; Lakeview Restaurant, Dundas St. W; many Fish & Chip restaurants et al; office at Queen and Massey St...

It would have been a wonder to behold, the novelty of a trussed-up and busted-in-the-mouth contractor, he being displayed after his poor showing of The Carrara/Vitro-Lite Installation. Regards, J T

The rubble upon which, The Bank of America was ultimately founded. Regards, J T

There was/is the Bromo-Seltzer, upper windows sign, on the S/E corner of Davenport & Christie. Regards, J T

"were installed with blobs of cement in the back rather than the entire surface " Koolgreen. It certainly allowed easier breakage with it then being unsupported within those voids! Regards, J T

"that art deco-y look with the marble and stainless was ubiquitous in my childhood " Koolgreen. http://www.decopix.com/the-vitrolite-story/ Regards, J T

There is nothing that looks quite as classic as a Slate roof and Copper fittings/eaves/gutters/downspouts. I just hope for the longevity of this installation, they don't insulate the roof. Regards, J T

"New roof on the crown " skycandy. It appears to be that of Slate, although, the metal capping looks as it is of galvanized sheet steel. Does no one work in copper any longer? Regards, J T

"Yonge Street, looking north from south of Shuter:" Thecharioteer. Too much "Restoration" on The Ryrie Building. Regards, J T

"Ah, 9 Hanna. Toronto's Greatest Building, Ever--I miss the joint... " adma. Either that, or The Worst; each, for any number of reasons! Could anyone be interested with a complete history of The Building? (Fans of Inglis; Addison Radio; Loblaws; light industrial/artist studios; Log Books...

"I love to see a photo of a Mr. Pong's car on the back of a tow truck." Humpday. Pong couldn't believe as to just what was happening, in that, I would call for a tow-truck at all hours of the day or night, 7 days per week. 9 Hanna, although being 500,000 square feet was large, it wasn't even...