History
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The rise and fall of Ontario’s first regional mall
In November, 1954, Ontario’s first regional shopping centre opened in East Hamilton – the Greater Hamilton Shopping Centre, or better known as...
By Sean Marshall -
Help Spacing compile Toronto clock tower list
Spacing is hard at work on our summer-fall 2009 issue, but with the on-going City strike, services like the Toronto Archives and the fine people at...
By Matthew Blackett -
Throwback Thursday: Yorkville and the death of Toronto’s first scene
Every Thursday, Spacing will bring you a snapshot of Toronto’s past, looking into what took place that day in the city’s history. Throwback...
By Jake Schabas -
Checking in on the Roundhouse renovation
Built in 1929-31, the John Street Roundhouse is an architectural wonder. Its 32 bay semi-circular structure centred around the now functional turntable...
By Jake Schabas -
Events Guide: This weekend’s Heritage Toronto walking tours and Black Creek Historic Brewery Opening
Leslieville (NEW!) – SATURDAY, JUNE 20 @ 10:00 AM In the mid 1800s, gardener George Leslie began a plant nursery business near the shores of...
By Jake Schabas -
Throwback Thursday: Travelling back in time on board the Trillium
Every Thursday, Spacing will bring you a snapshot of Toronto’s past, looking into what took place that day in the city’s history. Throwback...
By Jake Schabas -
Throwback Thursday: A city within one city block – The Royal York
Every Thursday, Spacing will bring you a snapshot of Toronto’s past, looking into what took place that day in the city’s history. Throwback...
By Jake Schabas -
Throwback Thursday: From private to public transportation
Every Thursday, Spacing will bring you a snapshot of Toronto’s past, looking into what took place that day in the city’s history. Throwback...
By Jake Schabas -
Montreal Monday: Grassroots Appropriations, Past Housing Demolitions, Public Art
Each Monday, we bring you some of the popular posts from our sister blog, Spacing Montreal. We’ll keep an eye open for topics and discussions that...
By Jake Schabas -
Throwback Thursday: Malton airport and the lost town of Elmbank
Every Thursday, Spacing will bring you a snapshot of Toronto’s past, looking into what took place that week in the city’s history. Throwback...
By Jake Schabas -
Montreal Monday: Palais de Justice, Guerilla Gardening, the Conduit
Each Monday, we bring you some of the popular posts from our sister blog, Spacing Montreal. We’ll keep an eye open for topics and discussions that...
By Jake Schabas -
Throwback Thursday: Hanlan’s Point Stadium
Every Thursday, Spacing will bring you a snapshot of Toronto’s past, looking into what took place that week in the city’s history. Throwback...
By Jake Schabas