Monday, February 7, 2011
Jane and Lawrence/Then and Now
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The significance of this photo is the photography studio shown.
Alexandra Studios have just re-located here and are responsible for hundreds of period photos in the City of Toronto's Archives.
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A good article about them can be found here.
Adelaide and Bay/Then and Now
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By now the family house has been turned into a discount store and is in a sad state of disrepair.
Suits $15.00-no more, no less!
The Gayety Theatre (billboard) was located on Richmond Street.
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For more information on the life of John Doel please visit the Black Creek Growler.
Civilized Toronto/Adelaide and Toronto Street
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Adelaide and Sherbourne/Then and Now
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The Paul Bishop House circa 1890.
A more current view.
King and Frederick/Then and Now
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