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Learn how the railways transformed Toronto from a small British settlement to a cosmopolitan city, tracing their role from today’s quick modern commute to their historic contributions to telecommunications and the tourism industry.
Stroll through one of Toronto’s first planned communities, inspired by the Garden City movement. Experience Leaside’s growth through its diverse architecture, from 19th century farmhouses to Gothic Revival churches, from Art Moderne apartment buildings to the city’s first strip mall, and delve into local lore including the tale of the Great Housing Lottery of 1939.
Discover the Junction Triangle: Defined by the railway lines that border it, this neighbourhood was once home to thriving industrial operations, transportation routes, and newcomer communities.
Discover the area’s industrial past and learn how this modern neighbourhood was created.
Advertisement for John C. Gilchrist's planing mill on Perth Avenue in the Junction Triangle, Toronto. Image: City of Toronto's Business Directory, 1908.
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