The urban photography of Arthur Goss, Part 3: Parks and Recreation, 1913-1940
As Toronto's parks and recreation programs expanded, Arthur Goss captured athletes in action and new facilities
By Peter MacCallumFollowing the appointment of Charles E. Chambers as Parks Commissioner in 1912, Toronto’s park system entered a period of continuous expansion, creating new parks, playgrounds and recreation centres to meet the needs of a growing population. Between 1913 and 1939, Arthur Goss produced more than 2,000 photos for the Parks Department. His work on this commission overlapped with work he was doing for the City Architect’s office and the Board of Education. It involved a combination of... Read more
