Toronto was a manufacturing centre for over a century beginning in the 1850s, and the city's industries generated great wealth. Architectural historian and NTHS member Marta O'Brien will illustrate how companies used striking architecture to project prosperity and importance, which has enabled the innovative reuse of former factories as commercial premises and residences. REGISTER NOW...
The revitalization of sections of Toronto’s waterfront is underway, which will prevent flooding within the Don Valley and create new greenspaces in the Port Lands. During excavation of the new Don River channel, a large deposit of twentieth century "garbage" was uncovered, including some surprising objects. Join Scott Eckford, Archeologist at the Toronto and Region...
Conférence de la Société d’histoire de Toronto Le jeudi 27 janvier 2022 à 19 h – EN LIGNE ARMOIRIES, EMBLÈMES, BLASONS… L’HÉRALDIQUE AU SERVICE DE L’HISTOIRE ET DU PATRIMOINE FAMILIAL Conférencier : Samy Khalid, Héraut d’armes du Canada et directeur de l’Autorité héraldique du Canada Les armoiries, drapeaux, insignes sont des emblèmes...
Presented by Brian Narhi Brian Narhi's presentation will concern his research into the Mill Races in St. Catharines. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86129227709
CFHA's biweekly winter and spring lecture series based on Quakerism in the Atlantic World, 1690-1830 The Canadian Friends Historical Association is excited to announce our lecture series by the chapter authors of Quakerism in the Atlantic World, 1690-1830 (Penn State University Press, 2021. The virtual series begins Saturday, January 15th, and will run every second Saturday. All...
