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"This block of dolostone, a magnesium-rich variety of limestone, was found buried in boulder-studded clay about thirty feet below the surface during the excavation of the Yonge Street subway in August of 1972. Outcroppings of Dolostone are found…

Black and white photo showing Cumberland Street facing east towards Yonge Street - this is one block north of Yonge and Bloor on the west side of Yonge. This photo includes #4 Cumberland, MacMillan's Health Products store, and also 773 Yonge Street,…

In 1976, my cousin was visiting from Alaska. We hopped the bus to the big smoke on our own to take in a movie -- Jaws -- at the Cineplex in the Eaton Centre. To our smalltown eyes, it was dazzling -- the coolest theatre we had ever seen! The movie…

The waterfront has changed quite a bit since this view looking north to Yonge Street from the wharf was taken in the 1920s. The image reveals the industrial roots of the waterfront, with Canada Steamship Lines, and the shipyard in the…

Weary shoppers could stop in at the Little Blue Tea Rooms, 97 Yonge Street, for a cup of tea, and a visit with friends. The Little Blue Tea Room claimed "We Bring Home Into Town" as their slogan -- a welcome oasis for visitors to the big…

Upper Canada did not issue official currency, and in the early years a variety of currency circulated in York (Toronto) -- chiefly American, Spanish, French and English. But during the War of 1812, even this currency was rare.

Businessmen such…

Before hockey pro turned restauteur Tim Horton found his niche in donuts, he made a number of attempts at a full service restaurant. This sign from the Tim Horton’s Restaurant at 353 Yonge Street invites offers Hot Dogs at a bargain basement…

Well, its summer, so it must be construction season! This image shows improvements along Yonge Street, widening the street for Stop 21 at Yonge and Glengrove.

Courtesy of Toronto Public Library

A traffic jam, 1914-style. This view looking north on Yonge Street from Granby Street shows the Yonge, College and Avenue Road trolley cars lined up.

I wonder which was faster: the trolley car, the horse, the bike, or motorcar?

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