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Toronto’s L Tower Disaster

Posted on May 26, 2016September 7, 2020 by Bruce Christie

In case you were wondering what that 58-story monstrosity was on The Esplanade and Yonge Street, it is known as the L Tower. It is the work of architect Daniel Libeskind, the same Daniel Libeskind who was responsible for defacing and butchering

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Don Jail

Don Jail Toronto

Posted on December 31, 2015September 7, 2020 by Bruce Christie

Toronto’s Don Jail, originally known as the Toronto Jail was completed in 1864. It is situated in Toronto’s east end at Broadview and Gerrard. Designed by architect William Thomas, it was once known as the “Palace for Prisoners” due to posh design

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Toronto Distillery District

Posted on November 30, 2015September 7, 2020 by Bruce Christie

The Toronto Distillery District is an example of revitalization and preservation of old Toronto. It was founded in 1832 by William Gooderham and James Worts (“Gooderham & Worts”). By the 1860’s, it became the largest alcoholic beverage producer in the world. It

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Gooderham Flatiron Building

Posted on November 26, 2015September 7, 2020 by Bruce Christie

The Gooderham Flatiron building is an iconic structure which was thankfully salvaged from Toronto’s demolition era of the 1960’s and 70’s.  Construction was completed in 1892, and it’s said that it inspired New York’s famous flatiron building which was completed in 1902.

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