This entire block of houses on the north side of Bloor, opposite High Park is slated for demolition. They appear to have been built between 1919-1920. The city won't issue a demolition permit until the developers present a plan. So until they do this collection of period homes sits and rots.
I've been drawing some unflattering caricatures of my former Sheridan College students as I imagine them to be in the years to come.
Here's one that Josh did of me...not too sure what that stuff coming out of my ear is.....
Back when I was young building model cars and slot car racing was a big deal. There were several good hobby shops around the city including Rigby's, originally near Six-points he later moved to Bloor West and finally on Dundas at the foot of Prince Edward. This issue 0f
Model Car and Track, December 1965.
This Giant Frankenstein Model was originally issued by Aurora in the mid 1960's.
An advert for "Big Frankie"
A photo of a hobby shop circa 1965.
A great cover from Crime Must Pay the Penalty issue 27. Having worked (briefly) in the printing business and having friends that do work in the field, it's a nice bit of nostalgia.
The old Chinese bun shop on Baldwin Street
Bitindo's Pizza,
Tony's Barber Shop on Queen East.
A collection of old store fronts around town.
Looking west along Dundas across Yonge Street in the 1930's
2010
Another angle looking north up Yonge St. across Dundas in 1927.
A similar view in 2010.
This is the Quality Inn on Dundas. I don't think it's open any longer but I did take a few photos before the owner's daughter chased me away...
Looking south down Roncesvalles from Howard Park during a snowstorm in the winter of 1925.
The same view in 2010
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