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Monthly Archives: September 2009

Banker’s Box

Banker’s Box, originally uploaded by torontodailyphoto. This bank on Queen St. near Simcoe St. is a good example of the style of financial industry architecture that was been popular througout much of the past century. There are similar examples of these stone boxes sprinkled all over the city – though fewer and fewer of them [...]

Campbell House

Campbell House, originally uploaded by torontodailyphoto. Campbell House at Queen Street and University Avenue is the oldest house from the original Town of York that would eventually become the City of Toronto. Increasingly dwarfed by the office buildings and condos, the house was built by Sir William Campbell, Chief Justice of Upper Canada, in 1822. [...]

Incoming Tallship

Incoming Tallship, originally uploaded by torontodailyphoto. I saw this tallship coming into the harbor a couple of weeks ago. It was an impressive sight, and moving at a pretty good clip. I wish I had been able to catch the name of it or maybe its home port, as it appears larger than similar ships [...]

Spadia Streetcar Tracks At Chinatown

Spadia Streetcar Tracks At Chinatown, originally uploaded by torontodailyphoto. There weren’t many streetcars out the other day, but at least the wait at the stop was not too bad given the beautiful weather. The picture is looking north on Spadina Avenue between Queen and Dundas Streets, just south of Toronto’s Chinatown.

Let’s Go To The Ex!

Let’s Go To The Ex!, originally uploaded by torontodailyphoto. The Canadian National Exhibition – better known locally as “The Ex” – is an annual 18 day event that takes place from the end of August, ending on Labour Day. Highlights of the Ex include an annual Air Show, parades, farm and agriculture displays, concerts, speakers, [...]