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"The current Gooderham building (1892) completely replaced the coffin block (c. 1830s)." the lemur Contrary to popular belief, the current Gooderham building (1892) DID NOT COMPLETELY REPLACE the coffin block (c. 1830s); The Gooderham Building having only two outside walls, North and South...

That pic is of "Start of 21 mile swim at CNE, 1927" Wrigley Marathon, formerly held Stateside at their island off the California coast, it being and continues to be known as Santa Catalina Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Catalina_Island,_California. J Allan Ross, a former Chitown...

As much as I ate within that area during the late 60's - 80's, only three restaurants were ever really patronized, they being, The Bagel, with "The Captain" Benny and his Wife, Harriet, the (good) Crazy Staff must be also included; Switzer's, Ira with Hy Beck and Staff; Kam Kuk Yuen, The Family...

"Thanks for all the background, JT! Here's another pic from the same day, August 20, 1943 " Thecharioteer. The former (above) Hanna Building was reduced by 260' at the west and by approximately 220' at the east to allow for condo construction; it now being used by Metro Toronto Police...

"Ah, 9 Hanna. Back in its studio-space 80s/90s twilight, I would have voted it as my favourite building in Toronto--I mean, next to that, 48 Abell was kid stuff... " adma. DND, aka The Department of National Defence, eventually sold the building, Inglis being a lessee , to Addison Industries...

"What can you tell us about General P Kiang?" Thecharioteer. Of the General, not much, other than he was a member of The Chinese Delegation to view/inspect/pre Delivery the Inglis made Bren Automatic Rifle, this and other pictures having been taken at the N/E corner of Building 20, aka The...

"Lord Halifax watching female war workers at John Inglis Company, January 24, 1944." Thecharioteer. The man to Lord Halifax's left is J E Hahn, DSO, OBE, MC, President of the John Inglis Company, the man at the extreme left, within the picture, is reminiscent of he being Fred G (later known...

"If a location built ships before the war they built them for the war effort." donoreo. An example of which was Sachau Marine Construction, 1928 until the mid 1950's. This property also included and became known as The Dutch Sisters Inn. Ships built for WWII were known as "Fairmiles"...

"It seems like a joke. The physical building is open, but none of the vendors are " T-Bor. Not actually true, as there are vendor tenants open during the new operating hours; just not as many as expected. It probably comes-down to The Lease Agreement: "Will you change your business days and...

"The website I grabbed this from cited a date of 1956 but it feels more 1962-ish to me.. going by the style/architecture of the cars." Mustapha. The 57 Monarch, aka Mercury stateside, has white numbering on a black background, seemingly rusty rocker-panel and missing grill inserts. The auto...

"Or subtly calling you a turkey? VBG" Mustapha. Only with whole cranberry sauce! Regards, J T

Every time you post a pic of a restaurant and/or it's food, you make me hungry! (Are you just trying to fatten me up for Thanksgiving?) Regards, J T

"people would enjoy their visit downtown without worrying about parking or getting a ticket" What of the myriad of dealers at both The Farmers' (Saturday) Market and The Antique (Sunday) Market; they both being more than just "appreciative of their accommodation" by the City and it's...

" Great neighbourhood - shame about the visitors who insist on driving." Rufus8. The WAR on The Car continues. J T

I know for certain, I being included, that many of the Sunday Antique Market dealers will/would welcome the new Sunday and extended hours; it being rather trying to acclimate ourselves to the inedible Tim Horton's on the east side of Jarvis. Regards, J T

Although I have never met his son, Doug Porter of the dismal traders known as Turner & Porter, tells me that he has been "digging" into the past of their company; also, give Doug my regards. (BTW, what is of your interest; is it just T&P, or others as well? - you may privately email me if...

Some try to smooth the corners; other cut them. Regards, J T

Hindsight is always 20/20; Should'a; Would'a; Could'a. Regards, J T

" I did not know dave devol worked part time as a gas jockey.... " Koolgreen. Good one! LOL Regards, J T

"wow is that olds a convertible? or may be a landau roof???" Koolgreen. Landau roofs were only seen on autos from a Show Car or Custom Bodied or latterly "customized" by owner perspective. One of the problems with a "Rag Top", aside from fabric roof failure usually due to the rotted stitching...