John Street Roundhouse La Rotonde de la rue John This roundhouse complex was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1929 to service the steam locomotives of its passenger trains using nearby Union Station. The 32-stall roundhouse featured the most modern technology. Its direct steaming facility was the first of its kind in Canada, allowing a faster and more economical operation, and a smokeless environment. Abundant natural light is provided by its monitor roof and large windows. The switch from steam power to diesel, completed by the CPR by 1960, spelled the end for Canadian roundhouses. The John Street complex was closed in 1982. Cette rotonde de 32 emplacements, à la fine pointe des techniques de l'époque, fut construite par le Canadien Pacifique en 1929. Elle était destinée à l'entretien des locomotives à vapeur des trains de voyageurs de la compagnie, qui s'arrêtaient à la gare Union, située à proximité. Sa prise directe, première du genre au Canada, permettait d'économiser temps et argent et d'éliminer la fumée. Son lanterneau et ses grandes fenêtres laissaient la lumière naturelle entrer à flots. La conversion de la vapeur au diesel, achevée par le CP en 1960, entraîna la fermeture des rotondes canadiennes, dont celle-ci, en 1982.

John Street Roundhouse Complex, 255 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Royal York Hotel / L’Hôtel Royal York. Built on the site of the Queen's Hotel by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1928-29, the Royal York Hotel was part of its coast-to-coast chain of grand hotels. The skyscraper hotel, designed by Montreal architects Ross and Macdonald in association with Sproatt and Rolph of Toronto, was the largest hotel in the British Commonwealth and dramatically altered the Toronto skyline. Inside, attractive rooms - from the classicism of the 1928-29 interior to the 1957-59 extension decorated in Canadian themes - have provided the setting for conventions, entertainers, cocktails, teas, debutante balls and royal visits. Together with Union Station to the south and the Dominion Public Building to the southeast, the Royal York Hotel has created one of the finest streetscapes in the provincial capital. / Construit sur le site de l’hôtel Queen’s par le Canadien Pacifique en 1928-1929, l’hôtel Royal York faisait partie de la chaîne d’hôtels de luxe transcontinentale de la société ferroviaire. L’hôtel en forme de gratte-ciel, fruit de la collaboration des architectes montréalais Ross et Macdonald et des architectes torontois Sproatt et Rolph, était le plus grand hôtel du Commonwealth britannique; sa construction a changé radicalement la ligne d’horizon de Toronto. À l’intérieur, les pièces originales, aménagées dans le style classique en vogue à l’époque, ainsi que les salles de l’aile construite entre 1957 et 1959 aux motifs canadiens, ont servi de cadre à maints congrès, spectacles, cocktails, thés, bals des débutantes et visites royales. Le panorama de rue créé par l’hôtel Royal York, la gare Union, au sud, et l’édifice public Dominion, au sud-est, est l’un des plus beaux de la capitale provinciale.

100 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

Ontario College Of Pharmacy On this site, 3 February 1887, the Ontario College of Pharmacy opened its first permanent building which was also the first school of pharmacy erected in Canada, parts of which still stand. It served as a teaching and administrative centre for the profession in Ontario until 1963. Established by provincial act in 1821, the college exerted significant influence upon the development of pharmacy in Canada far beyond the borders of the province.

44 Gerard Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada

Barrel Wash House 1886, altered pre-1916 Original use: barrel washing; later, offices and laboratory.

No.42-44, The Distillery District, Toronto, ON, Canada

Boiler House 1864, altered 1872 Original use; coal fired production of steam for engine room and for distillation

No.4, The Distillery District, Toronto, ON, Canada

Boiler House 1864, altered 1880s Original use; coal fired production of steam; later, drying of mash for livestock feed

No.51, The Distillery District, Toronto, ON, Canada

Fire Pump House 1895 Original use; two steam-powered pumps delivering 3,000 gallons of water per minute

No.1, The Distillery District, Toronto, ON, Canada

Case Goods Warehouse 1927 Original use; storage and shipping of bottled alcohol

No.15, The Distillery District, Toronto, ON, Canada

Gooderham and Worts Offices 1863

No.6, The Distillery District, Toronto, ON, Canada

Malt House 1863 Original use; barrel storage in vaults, malting floors, storage

No.12, The Distillery District, Toronto, ON, Canada

Still Houses 1873 Original use; alcohol distillation, purification and distillation of water to adjust proof

No.19, The Distillery District, Toronto, ON, Canada

Storage Room 1873 Original use; storage of fusel oil, a by-product of distillation

No.11, The Distillery District, Toronto, ON, Canada

Warehouse 1872, altered after 1896 Original use; storage of spirits; later, bottling and canning of antifreeze and other products

No.8, The Distillery District, Toronto, ON, Canada

QUEEN'S PARK, TORONTO Officially opened by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) during the Royal Tour of 1860, Queen's Park is an early example of the public park movement in Canada. Landscaped according to a picturesque design, its sweeping drives curved past maple, oak, elm and white pine, while Taddle Creek ravine and McCaul's Pond formed the park's western boundary. Located to the northwest of the city, visitors gained access to the park through two gated, tree-lined avenues, one leading west from Yonge Street (today's College Street) and the other leading north from Queen Street (today's University Avenue). The legislative building, opened in 1893, brought a new public purpose to the park and significantly altered the original landscaping of its southern grounds. By then, the city encircled the park. Unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II July 6, 2010 QUEEN'S PARK, TORONTO Inauguré officiellement par le prince de Galles (futur roi Édouard VII d'Angleterre) lors du voyage royal de 1860, Queen's Park est l'un des premiers parcs publics au Canada, qui fera bien des émules par la suite. Ce parc à l'aménagement pittoresque déroule ses allées ombragées par le feuillage des érables, des chênes, des ormes et des pins blancs jusqu'au ravin du ruisseau Taddle et à l'étang McCaul, qui s'étendent à sa bordure ouest. Le parc étant à l'époque situé au nord-ouest de la ville, les visiteurs y accèdent par deux avenues privées bordées d'arbres, l'une partant vers l'ouest depuis la rue Yonge (aujourd'hui la rue College) et l'autre vers le nord depuis la rue Queen (aujourd'hui l'avenue University). L'Assemblée législative, inaugurée en 1893, ajouté une nouvelle dimension publique à la vie du parc. La construction de cet édifice remanié profondément l'aménagement paysager des terrains situés au sud. À cette époque, le parc est désormais enclavé dans la ville. Dévoilée par Sa Majesté la Reine Elizabeth II. Le 6 juillet 2010

111 Wellesley St West, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Church of the Holy Trinity 1847 This church was made possible by a gift from Mary Lambert Swale of Yorkshire, England, who stipulated that 'the seats be free and unappropriated forever'. At that time most other Anglican churches charged pew rentals. John Simcoe Macaulay donated the land, then on the outskirts of Toronto. Bishop John Strachan consecrated the church and Henry Scadding was first rector. Henry Bower Lane, architect, designed the modified Gothic church in the ancient cruciform plan. Bricks were hauled from the Don Valley and timbers from the surrounding forests. The roof slates came as ballast in British sailing vessels. In the twentieth century the church developed a tradition of ministry to the needs of people in the inner city.

Eaton Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada

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Early policing in Toronto Canada's first city police force was established in Toronto in 1834. It consisted of five officers, a chief, and 14 reservists. The force had no uniform or training and worked for Toronto city council. Disturbances over religious differences were common, and the police often unfairly favoured the Protestant majority. In 1859, the force was totally reformed after many cases of misconduct. The new force grew rapidly. Officers received a uniform and training and were given a baton, whistle, lamp, handcuffs, and a revolver. Common crimes included theft, assault, and drunkenness. People were often arrested for vagrancy and sheltered in police stations. In 1887 Mayor William Howland created a morality squad that tackled gambling, prostitution, and other vices. It also enforced Sunday laws, which banned nearly all public activity except going to church. During the late 1800s, Toronto's police were also in charge of the ambulance service, animal and child welfare, and liquor licensing.

40 College Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

J.J. Wright (1848-1922) Inventor and Electrical Innovator John Joseph Wright introduced electric lighting to Toronto and pioneered the development and use of Canada's first electric street railways. Mr. Wright went on to a distinguished career as Vice President of the Toronto Electric Light Company and in 1891 was founding President of the Canadian Electrical Association. This plaque is struck on the occasion of CEA's Centennial, May 11, 1991. Inventeur et pionnier de L'industrie de l'électricité John Joseph Wright à implante l'éclairage électrique à Toronto et joué en rŏle de pionnier dans le développement et l'utilisation des tramways électriques au Canada. M Wright a eu une carrière remarquable en tant que vice-président de la Toronto Electric Light Company et fut président fondateur de l'association canadienne de l'électricité en 1891 Cette plaque fut frappée à l'occasion du centenaire de l`ACE, le 11 mai 1991.

700 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada

Jean Lumb (林黃彩珍) 在卑詩省出生,于1935年移到多倫多并很快成功地開了一家 [水果店。到1959年,她與她丈夫一起經營廣東酒樓。精力充 沛而且外向的她與許多政界名流建立了密切的關系。50年 代,她成功地建議政府取消了加拿大帶歧視性的移民法規。 各種社區活動讓她獲得了許多榮譽,包括擔任惠仁醫院理事 會理事及安省多元文化顧問委員會委員等職。她擔任了中國 戲劇協會婦女聯會的主席達25年之久,是著名的“Save Chinatown”運動的主要發起人。1976年,她作為第一位華裔 | 加拿大女性第一位餐館業者獲得加拿大勛章。林黃彩珍女 為社區服務達40年以上,她為后人留下了社會活動精神, 是后代的文化驕傲。安省政府代理機構:安省遺產基金會

English translation: JEAN LUMB, C.M., 1919-2002 Jean Lumb was born Jean (Toy Jin) Wong in British Columbia, and came to Toronto in 1935. She was soon operating a profitable fruit store and, by 1959, she co-owned the well-reputed Kwong Chow restaurant with her husband, Doyle Lumb. Energetic and outgoing, she established strong links with prominent politicians and, in the 1950s, lobbied successfully for the removal of discriminatory immigration regulations in Canada. Wide-ranging community work earned her numerous honours, including appointments to Women's College Hospital Board of Governors and the Ontario Advisory Council on Multiculturalism. President of the Women's Association of the Chinese Dramatic Society for 25 years, she is best remembered as the dynamic spirit behind the remarkable "Save Chinatown" campaigns. In 1976, Lumb became the first Chinese-Canadian woman and the first restaurateur appointed to the Order of Canada. Jean Lumb served as a voice for her community for over 40 years and left a legacy of social activism and cultural pride for future generations.

Downtown Diversity Garden, 89 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

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JEAN LUMB, C.M., 1919-2002 Jean Lumb was born Jean (Toy Jin) Wong in British Columbia, and came to Toronto in 1935. She was soon operating a profitable fruit store and, by 1959, she co-owned the well-reputed Kwong Chow restaurant with her husband, Doyle Lumb. Energetic and outgoing, she established strong links with prominent politicians and, in the 1950s, lobbied successfully for the removal of discriminatory immigration regulations in Canada. Wide-ranging community work earned her numerous honours, including appointments to Women's College Hospital Board of Governors and the Ontario Advisory Council on Multiculturalism. President of the Women's Association of the Chinese Dramatic Society for 25 years, she is best remembered as the dynamic spirit behind the remarkable "Save Chinatown" campaigns. In 1976, Lumb became the first Chinese-Canadian woman and the first restaurateur appointed to the Order of Canada. Jean Lumb served as a voice for her community for over 40 years and left a legacy of social activism and cultural pride for future generations. JEAN LUMB, C.M., 1919-2002 De son nom de jeune fille Jean (Toy Jin) Wong, Jean Lumb est née en Colombie Britannique et arrive à Toronto en 1935. Elle tient un magasin de fruits qui remporte aussitôt un franc succès. En 1959, elle devient la copropriétaire avec son mari, Doyle Lumb, du restaurant réputé Kwong Chow. Vive et pleine d'énergie, elle noue des liens solides avec d'éminents politiciens et milite avec succès en faveur de la suppression des lois discriminatoires en matière d'immigration au Canada dans les années 1950. Son important travail communautaire lui vaut de nombreux honneurs, tels sa nomination au conseil d'administration de l'Hôpital Women's College ainsi qu'au Conseil consultatif des relations multiculturelles de l'Ontario. Présidente de la Women's Association of the Chinese Dramatic Society pendant 25 ans, on se rappelle surtout d'elle comme l'inspiratrice et l'animatrice des campagnes à succès : « Save Chinatown ». En 1976, Jean Lumb devient la première femme sino-canadienne et la première restauratrice à recevoir l'Ordre du Canada. Jean Lumb s'est imposée comme la porte-parole de sa communauté pendant plus de 40 ans. Elle laisse aux générations futures un héritage d’activisme social et de fierté culturelle.

Downtown Diversity Garden, 89 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

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Mary Pickford Born in 1893 in a house which stood near this site, Gladys Marie Smith appeared on stage in Toronto at the age of five. Her theatrical career took her to Broadway in 1907 where she adopted the name Mary Pickford. The actress's earliest film, "Her First Biscuits", was released by the Biograph Company in 1909 and she soon established herself as the international cinema's first great star. Her golden curls and children's roles endeared her to millions as "America's Sweetheart". She was instrumental in founding and directing a major film production company and starred in over fifty feature-length films including "Hearts Adrift", "Pollyanna" and "Coquette". For the last-named film, she received the 1929 Academy Award as the year's best actress.

Corner of University Avenue and Elm Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

McGill Street Arch This stone arch is from the former St. Andrew's United Church (built in 1923) on Bloor Street East at Park Road. The City of Toronto purchased the arch when the church was demolished in 1981. The arch was then rebuilt here as a pedestrian gateway, after the intersection of McGill and Yonge Streets was closed.

Intersection of McGill and Yonge streets, Toronto, ON, Canada

OLD CITY HALL YORK COUNTY COURT HOUSE ANCIEN HÔTEL DE VILLE PALAIS DE JUSTICE DU COMTÉ DE YORK CANADA Built between 1889 and 1899, this impressive Richardsonian Romanesque structure by local architect E. J. Lennox was the solution to the need of both the city of Toronto and York County for new quarters. Its superb downtown site, richly carved sandstone surfaces, and variety in colour and texture combine in a clear expression of the region's late 19th century self-confidence. “Great buildings,” stated Mayor John Shaw at its opening, "symbolize a people's deeds and aspirations.” This structure is among Canada's most important examples of monumentally scaled city halls. Construit entre 1889 et 1899 selon les plans de l'architecte E. J. Lennox, cet édifice néo-roman d'inspiration richardsonienne a servi d'hôtel de ville à Toronto et de palais de justice au comté de York. Il figure parmi les principaux exemples d'hôtels de ville monumentaux à la fin du XIXe siècle. Ses façades de grès richement ornées, la variété des couleurs et des textures, la beauté de l'emplacement expriment la confiance qui régnait dans la région au moment de la mise en chantier du bâtiment. A l'inauguration, le maire John Shaw proclama que les grands édifices symbolisent les réalisations et les aspirations d'un peuple. Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada. Government of Canada - Gouvernement du Canada

Old City Hall, 60 Queen West, Toronto, ON, Canada

CHINATOWN 多倫多的首個唐人街 The first Chinese resident recorded in Toronto was Sam Ching, the owner of a hand laundry business on Adelaide Street in 1878. Though immigration to Canada directly from China was restricted after 1885, Ching was eventually joined by Chinese men who migrated from western Canada after helping to build the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway. Between 1900 and 1925, Toronto's first Chinese community took shape here, around Elizabeth Street which once ran all the way south to Queen Street. Chinatown' was a bustling commercial and residential area that included restaurants, grocery stores, and traditional clan associations. 根據記載,多倫多的第一個華裔 居民是“Sam Ching”。一八七 八年,他在 Adelaide 街經營洗衣 店。一八八五年後,雖然加拿大政 府限制華人從中國直接移居加國, 但參與興建橫跨加拿大太平洋鐵路 的華人在鐵路完成後,從加拿大 西部移居多倫多,最終與“Som Ching”一同居於此地。在一九零零年至一九二五年之間, 多倫多的第一個華人社區在伊麗莎 白街一帶建立起來。伊麗莎白街一 度向南伸延至皇后街。當時的“唐 人街”是一個熙來攘往的商業和住 宅,餐館、雜貨店和宗親會比比 皆是。 This first Chinatown thrived until the late 1940s, when the City of Toronto began its controversial expropriation of much of the neighbourhood to make room for a new city hall and the future Nathan Phillips Square. Demolition finally took place in 1955. Some Chinese businesses could not afford to re-locate, and closed. Others packed up and moved west along Dundas Street to Spadina Avenue where they became the heart of today's Old Chinatown 第一個唐人街持續繁榮興旺,直到一 九四零年代末期。為了興建新市政大 樓和未來的彌敦菲臘廣場,多倫多 政府展開了具爭議性的行動,大幅度 徵用該區的土地。拆卸工程最終在一 九五五年進行。部分華人商戶因無法 遷往其他地方經營而結業,其他 則收拾一切,沿登打士街及士巴丹拿 大道向西遷移,該處成為今天“舊唐 人街”的中心地帶。

Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON, Canada

MAPLE LEAF GARDENS One of the most renowned arenas in the history of hockey, Maple Leaf Gardens was the largest facility of its type in Canada when it was constructed in 1931 for the Toronto Maple Leafs. To build it, the team's General Manager, Conn Smythe, secured a group of investors despite the Great Depression. The 700 construction workers, who completed the arena in just five months, received 20% of their pay in company shares. Designed by the architecture firm Ross and Macdonald, its brickwork emphasizes-both horizontals and verticals, while trusses, rather than columns, cre1 an unobstructed interior. The Gardens was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs for 68 years and hosted 19 Stanley Cup finals. Other sports were also staged here, including legendary boxing and wrestling matches. For decades, it was Canada's largest indoor venue for cultural, political, and religious events. The Toronto Maple Leafs moved to the Air Canada Centre in 1999. The iconic Maple Leaf Gardens was purchased by Ryerson University and Loblaw Companies Limited, which completed its conversion into a multi-use facility in 2012.

Maple Leaf Gardens, 50 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

1972 SUMMIT SERIES Here, at Maple Leaf Gardens, Game Two of this unprecedented eight-game hockey series was played on September 4, 1972. Marking the first encounter between top Canadian professional players and the Soviet Union's national team, the series aroused fervent passions in both countries as these two rivals, representing different styles of play, clashed on the ice. Millions of Canadians were riveted to their televisions, coming together to cheer for their team. In Moscow, Team Canada gained a dramatic come-from-behind series victory by scoring the winning goal with only 34 seconds left in the final game. Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and Parks Canada LA SÉRIE DU SIÈCLE La deuxième de huit parties d'une série de hockey sans précédent est. disputée ici, au Maple Leaf Gardens, le 4 septembre 1972. Cette série marque le premier affrontement entre les meilleurs joueurs professionnels canadiens et l'équipe nationale de l'Union soviétique. Le duel entre ces rivaux aux styles de jeu différents déchaîne les passions dans les deux pays. Lors des rencontres, des millions de Canadiens sont rivés à leur téléviseur, unis par une même ferveur partisane. A Moscou, Équipe Canada réussit une remontée spectaculaire dans la série et la remporte en comptant un but à 34 secondes de la fin du dernier match. Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada et Parcs Canada

Maple Leaf Gardens, 50 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

MAPLE LEAF GARDENS Foster Hewitt exclaimed “He shoots He scores!" during the national broadcasts of many of hockey's most exciting moments in this shrine to Canada's game. The country's largest arena when it was built in 1932, it was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs for 68 years and was a major venue for other sporting events, political rallies, religious services, and concerts, From the Metropolitan Opera to The Beatles, Winston Churchill to John Diefenbaker and Pierre Trudeau, and the 1972 Summit Series to the Ali-Chuvalo title fight, the Gardens played host to celebrities and major events and holds a special place in Canada's popular culture. Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and Parks Canada LE MAPLE LEAF GARDENS He shoots! He scores! » s'écriait Foster Hewitt lors de la citrusion nationale des moments exaltants dans ce temple du hockey L'aréna le plus grand au pays lors de sa construction en 1932, fut le domicile des Maple Leafs de Toronto pendant 68 ans et un lieu phare pour la tenue d'épreuves sportives, de concerts et de rassemblements politiques ou religieux. Des Beatles au Metropolitan Opera, de Winston Churchill à John Diefenbaker et Pierre Trudeau, de la série du siècle en 1972 au championnat de boxe Ali-Chuvalo, le Gardens fut longtemps l'hôte de célébrités et de grands événements, comptant parmi les hauts lieux de la culture populaire du Canada. Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada et Parcs Canada

Maple Leaf Gardens, 50 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Robert Simpson Company Robert Simpson (1834-1897) emigrated to Canada from Inverness, Scotland. In 1856, he opened a dry-goods store on Yonge Street north of Queen in 1872, but in 1881 re-located and began to extend his holdings in this block. Here in 1894 Simpson built a six-storey department store designed by Edmund Burke (1857-1919), which was destroyed by fire shortly after occupancy. A new building by the same architect opened in January 1896, and was the first "fireproofed" store in Canada. Classical forms in harmony with the structural system relate it to the contemporary "Chicago School" style. By 1923 all street facades had been unified by successive additions. In 1929 the "Art Deco" style building, including the Arcadian court, was added at Bay and Richmond. This addition was designed by Chapman & Oxley. During 1977 a restoration and conservation programme was instituted.

Queen and Yonge Streets, Toronto, ON, Canada

LE MAGASIN LA BAIE DE LA RUE QUEEN Vers la fin du XIXe siècle, les magasins à rayons révolutionnent la vente au détail en offrant choix, prix modiques et remboursement garanti. En 1895, Robert Simpson demande à l'architecte Edmund Burke de dessiner les plans d'un nouveau magasin à l'angle sud-ouest des rues Yonge et Queen. C'est le premier immeuble au Canada à ossature métallique porteuse et sa façade est modelée sur cette structure. En 1969, le magasin, après avoir été agrandi six fois, occupe deux blocs entre les rues Yonge, Queen, Bay et Richmond. En 1978, la plus vieille société et le plus important propriétaire de grands magasins au Canada, la Compagnie de la Baie d'Hudson, achete l'immeuble. Devenu un «La Baie» en 1991, il reste l'un des monuments commerciaux les plus célèbres au Canada. Fondation du patrimoine ontarien, organisme du gouvertement de l'Ontario

English translation: THE QUEEN STORE LA BAIE OF QUEEN STREET In the late 19th century, department stores revolutionized retail by offering choice, low prices and guaranteed refund. In 1895 Robert Simpson asked architect Edmund Burke to draw up plans for a new store on the southwest corner of Yonge and Queen Streets. It is the first building in Canada with a supporting metal frame and its façade is modelled on this structure. In 1969, the store, after being expanded six times, occupied two blocks between Yonge, Queen, Bay and Richmond Streets. In 1978, the oldest company and largest department store owner in Canada, the Hudson's Bay Company, purchased the building. It became a “La Baie” in 1991 and remains one of Canada's most famous commercial monuments. Ontario Heritage Foundation, Government of Ontario [AWS Translate]

Hudson Bay Store, Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Bay Queen Street Store Department stores revolutionized shopping in the late nineteenth century by offering selection, low prices and money-back guarantees. In 1895, Robert Simpson commissioned architect Edmund Burke to design his new department store at the southwest corner of Yonge and Queen Streets. It was the first building in Canada with a load-bearing metal frame and a façade clearly patterned on this internal structure. By 1969, Simpson's department store had been enlarged six times and occupied two city blocks between Yonge, Queen, Bay and Richmond Streets. Canada's oldest corporation and largest department store retailer, Hudson's Bay Company, acquired the building in 1978. A Bay store since 1991, it remains one of Canada's great shopping landmarks.

Queen and Yonge Streets, Toronto, ON, Canada

QUEEN'S PARK In 1859 the city leased land here from King's College, and in 1860 a park, named after Queen Victoria, was opened by the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII. Queen's Park was long considered as a location for new parliament buildings and in 1879-80 their construction was authorized by the Ontario Legislature and city council, and an inconclusive design com petition was held. In 1886 the cominission was awarded to Richard Waite of Buffalo, one of the adjudicators. This decision generated considerable controversy among Ontario architects. The main block of the massive Romanesque Revival structure, with its towering legislative chamber, was completed in 1892 and on April 4, 1893, the first legislative session in Queen's Park was opened under Premier Sir Oliver Mowat. QUEEN'S PARK En 1859. la ville loue des terrains du King's College, et en 1860, un parc est inauguré en l'honneur de la reine Victoria par le Prince de Galles, le futur Edouard VII. Queen's Park est considéré pendant longtemps comme un endroit privilégié, pour de nouveaux édifices du Parlement en 1879-1880 L'Assemblée législative de l'Ontario et le conseil municipal en autorisent la construction et un concours a lieu. Faute de lauréat. le contrat est accordé en 1886 à l'un des juges Richard Waite, de Buffalo, ce qui soulève un tollé de la part des architectes ontariens. L'immeuble central de l'imposante structure d'inspiration néo-romane est terminé en 1892 et, le 4 avril 1893. s'ouvre la première session de la Légis. lature sous le ministère de Sir Oliver Mowat.

111 Wellesley St West, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Toronto Recursive History Project of Toronto's Recursive History This plaque was commemorated on October 10, 2018, to commemorate its own commemoration. Plaques like this one are an integral part of the campaign to support more plaques like this one. By reading this plaque, you have made a valuable addition to the number of people who have read this plaque. To this day and up to the end of this sentence, this plaque continues to be read by people like yourself.

390 Montrose Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

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Berkeley Street Firehall No.4 1905 This building was designed by architect A. Frank Wickson in the Edwardian Classical style to replace an earlier firehall on this site. Marked by arched gables, it also features rich contrasts in brick and stone, most visible around the grand second-storey window. Fire engines once entered through garage doors (now windows) and fire hoses were dried in the tower, which has since been reduced in size. In 1972, the hall was renovated as a theatre by architect Ron Thom for the Alumnae Theatre Company.

Wall of Alumnae Theatre, on south-west corner of Berkeley Street and Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada

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Alumnae Theatre

Ronald Thom
(1923-1986) architect

Frank Wickson
(1861-1936) architect

CANADA'S FIRST ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH PREMIER TÉLÉGRAPHE ÉLECTRIQUE CANADIEN 19 December 1846 marked the inauguration of the telegraph in Canada. This major development in communications was pioneered by the Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara Electro-Magnetic Telegraph Company whose line then being built between Toronto and Queenston carried the first message, from the mayor of Toronto to his Hamilton counterpart. To most Canadians the early telegraph was an expensive novelty but both the press and business soon adapted it to their use. In 1852 the successful but limited Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara enterprise was bought by the larger Montreal Telegraph Company. Le 19 décembre 1846 le télégraphe fut inauguré au Canada. La Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara Electro-Magnetic Telegraph Company, instigatrice de cette importante évolution des communications, transmit le premier message, du maire de Toronto à son homologue d'Hamilton, par la ligne en construction entre Toronto et Queenston. Pour la plupart des Canadiens, le premier télégraphe était une nouveauté coûteuse, mais la presse et le commerce ne tardèrent pas à l'adopter. En 1852, la Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara, passa à la Montreal Telegraph Company.

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corner of Front and Jarvis Streets, Toronto, ON, Canada

J. Frank Raw Building 1930 This building in the Art Deco style was designed by architect Murray Brown, with his associate A. G. Elton, for the J. Frank Raw Company. In 1931, Brown received an award for this work in the Commercial Buildings category from the Toronto chapter of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. The facade is notable for its recessed and octagonal upper floor windows, as well as for its decorative metal work. During the Second World War, a manufacturer of glow-in-the-dark aircraft dials and watch hands occupied the third floor.

103 Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

YORK MECHANICS INSTITUTE 1830 - 1882 The Mechanics Institute movement began in Britain and soon spread to North America. Its aim was to teach workers the applied technology behind new methods of manufacture and craftmanship introduced during the Industrial Revolution. The first Institute in Ontario was established at York (Toronto) in 1830. It sponsored lectures, held classes and operated a lending library. It moved from rented quarters into its own new building on this site in 1861. After passage of the Free Libraries Act in 1882, the Institute transferred its assets to the municipal government. Its book collections formed the foundation of the Toronto Public Library which opened in the former Institute building in 1884 YORK MECHANICS INSTITUTE 1830-1882 Le nouvement des Mechanics Institutes naît en Grande-Bretagne et s'étend à l'Amérique du Nord. Son but est d'enseigner aux ouvriers la technologie appliquée sur laquelle reposent les nouvelles méthodes de fabrication et d'exécution inaugurées pendant la Révolution industrielle. Le premier Institut de 1 Ontario est fondé à York (Toronto) en 1830. Il organise des conférences et des cours et possède une bibliothèque de prêt L'Institut d'abord installé dans des locaux loués, prend possession, en 1861, de son nouvel immeuble construit sur ce site. Après l'adoption de la Loi sur les bibliothèques gratuites en 1882, il cède ses biens à l'administration municipale. Ses collections de livres constituent le fonds de la Bibliothèque publique de Toronto, qui s'ouvre en 1884 dans l'ancien immeuble de T'Institut

Northeast corner of Church Street and Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada

THE BANK OF UPPER CANADA BUILDING L'EDIFICE DE LA BANQUE DU HAUT - CANADA Chartered in 1821, the Bank of Upper Canada, was until its demise in 1866, one of British North America's leading banks. It played a significant role in the development of Upper Canada -- supplying currency, protecting savings and making loans -- and aided Toronto's rise as the commercial centre of the colony. This building, opened in 1827, was the second home of the bank. Its design reflects the image of conservative opulence favoured by financial institutions of the time. The portico, designed by John G. Howard, a leading architect of the period, was added about 1844. Fondée en 1821, la Banque du Haut-Canada compta jusqu'à sa fermeture en 1866 parmi les banques les plus prospères de l'Amérique du Nord britannique. Elle contribua de façon notable au développement du HautCanada (émission de monnaie, protection de l'épargne, prêts et contribua à faire de Toronto le centre commercial de la colonie. Cet édifice, ouvert au public en 1827. est le deuxième qu’occupa la Banque. Le style du bâtiment témoigne du luxe traditionnel des établissements financiers d'alors. Le portique, ajouté à l'édifice vers 1844, fut conçu par John G. Howard, architecte renommé de l'époque.

English translation:

north-east corner of Adelaide Street East and George Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

YORK POST OFFICE LE BUREAU DE POSTE DE YORK CANADA Originally all post offices in Upper Canada were owned by the postmasters in charge, - who were imperial appointments. This building was constructed for postmaster James Scott Howard during 1833-1835 and functioned as the town's post office until Howard's dismissal in 1837. A typical example of a small public building of the time, combining public offices with a private residence, it survives as a rare example of an early Canadian post office. In 1876, it was incorporated into the present block of buildings. The mansard roof is a later addition. Dans les premiers temps de la colonie, chaque bureau de poste appartenait au maître de poste, dont la nomination était politique. Ce bâtiment, construit en 1833-1835 pour le maître de poste James Scott Howard, servit de bureau de poste de Toronto jusqu'au départ de Howard en 1837. Rare témoin des premiers bureaux de poste canadiens, il est caractéristique des petits bâtiments publics de l'époque, qui abritaient bureaux publics et résidence privée sous un même toit. En 1876, on incorpora la construction à ce groupe de bâtiments en rangée. Plus tard, on ajouta le toit en mansarde.

260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada

St. Lawrence Hall 1850 St. Lawrence Hall, one of the oldest public buildings in Toronto, was constructed following the Great Fire of 1849 that destroyed a large part of the city's core. Architect William Thomas designed the building in the Renaissance Revival style with Corinthian columns and a domed cupola. The entrance originally led to a shopping arcade connected to the St. Lawrence Market. The building had shops on the main floor and, on the upper floors, offices and a grand meeting hall used for social events and by prominent speakers, performers, and musicians. Abolitionist Frederick Douglass, Swedish soprano Jenny Lind, and showman P. T. Barnum all appeared in the hall, as did William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first mayor and Upper Canada Rebellion leader. In the 20th century, St. Lawrence Hall lost prominence and fell into disrepair. By 1965, it was partially derelict and threatened with demolition. A campaign led by architect Eric Arthur resulted in the restoration of the building and its recognition as a National Historic Site in 1967.

157 King St East, Toronto, ON, Canada

Subjects

Jenny Lind
(1820-1887) singer

William Thomas
(1799-1860) architect

Frederick Douglass
(1818-1895) human rights campaigner

P. T. Barnum
(1810-1891) showman

William Lyon Mackenzie
(1795-1861)

St. Lawrence Hall

Eric Arthur
(1898-1982)

Gooderham And Worts Distillery Complex La Distillerie Gooderham And Worts Canada The seeds of Canada's largest 19th-century distilling firm were sown in 1837 when a still was set up on this site to convert surplus grain from an 1832 grist mill into whisky Exploiting new technologies and commercial opportunities, Gooderham and Worts grew steadily, parallelling Toronto's rise as a manufacturing centre. With the large stone distillery erected in 1859-61 and brick malthouse, kilns, warehouses, shops and offices built before 1900, this complex is an outstanding example of Victorian industrial design in terms of integrity, historical associations and aesthetic qualities. L'origine de la plus grande distillerie canadienne du XIXe siècle remonte à un moulin érigé en 1832 et auquel on ajouta un alambic en 1837. Exploitant des techniques nouvelles et de nouveaux débouchés, Gooderham and Worts connut un rythme constant de croissance, parallèle à celui qui éleva Toronto au rang de centre manufacturier. L'édifice de pierre, érigé en 1859-1861 pour les alambics, et les bâtiments de brique construits avant 1900 pour les malteries, fours, entrepôts, ateliers et bureaux, forment un ensemble industriel victorien remarquable par son intégrité, son esthétique et ses liens avec l'histoire.

English translation:

16 Trinity St, Toronto, ON, Canada

Subjects

Gooderham and Worts

DE LA SALLE INSTITUTE BUILDING 1871 Designed by Toronto architect Henry Langley, this building was constructed as a boys school operated by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Catholic teaching order. The Brothers had purchased the former Bank of Upper Canada, building to the immediate west in 1870. One year later this central building was completed to provide extra classroom, library and dormitory space. By 1876, the Institute's educational complex had expanded further to include the former Post Office to the immediate east. As the Institute's centre block, this building was originally set apart from its older adjoining neighbours by its Second Empire style, best defined by its mansard roof. Such roofs were later added to the other buildings. The entire complex served educational purposes until 1916. From 1925 to 1956, the United Farmers Cooperative Company used it for offices, cold storage, and a food processing plant. Later abandoned, the three buildings were saved from demolition and restored to use in the early 1980s.

252 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada

Subjects

Henry Langley
(1836-1907) architect

De La Salle Institute
school