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Evocative Images of Lost Toronto

Obscure name on Old City Hall:
I was surprised to see the words intricately blended into the design over an east entrance.

 
Obscure name on Old City Hall:
I was surprised to see the words intricately blended into the design over an east entrance.

Each entrance of Old City Hall has its original use indicated - wonderful how they were able to incorporate signage into the architecture and design so well, as opposed to some of the more... interesting ways we now see it done.

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Source: TGMinto1, Wikimedia Commons
 
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Street scene- Toronto 1941

Here's another from Dad's collection. anyone know the street?




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Is this a streetcar or Subway

by john Ackerman.. I think it's a streetcar but.. not sure



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Time Capsules - a wonderful idea!

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Do we know if this "Time Capsule" is still in place and waiting for 2062?
It was apparently placed during the opening of this plaza (Bloor/Dundas) in 1962.

"Time Capsule
Not to be opened to the year 2062
Containing Canadian Educational, Historical And Photographic Data Of The Year 1962
Sponsored by Towers Marts And Properties Limited"
 

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