Geese were only used for cargo during this period.

The Don Jail was built because the previous jail at Front and Berkeley was badly overcrowded. It was built to house 40 prisoners and by 1857, it was holding 180.

That will be covered in part two on May 5th.

The Don Jail was Toronto's most notorious prison. In part one of this episode, we'll explain why the prison was built and the ideas behind its design. We'll also talk about some of the people who spent time there during the 19th century.
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Toronto Concert History: 45 years ago this month - April 20 - May 2 - Tina Turner at The Imperial Room at Fairmont Royal York. Two shows nightly on weekends - I'm hoping she had Sundays off? If my math is correct that's 17 shows! "Private Dancer" is 3 years away.

There's a building that you can set your watch to.

There must have been hundreds of thousands in that flock and it was succeeded by others of similar extent every half hour for most of the day.” Passenger pigeons would go extinct in 1914.

On this date in 1876, naturalist ET Seton wrote about the huge flocks of passenger pigeons flying over Toronto: “The flocks extended east and west as far as could be seen ...

Riots of Toronto: A Walking Tour. Join author Adam bunch for dramatic true tales from rampaging firefighters, brawling clowns, drunken revellers and more. Saturday, April 25 at 4pm. Meet at George & Adelaide Streets. We'll end near Yonge & Dundas around 6pm. Pay what you like.

A dramatic new Toronto history walking tour!

The city has been shaken by countless riots over the years — from rampaging firefighters to brawling circus clowns. So we'll be talking about some of the most fascinating Toronto riots in the places where they happened.

Next Saturday! Pay what you like!

On this date in 1904, a fire broke out at 58 Wellington Street West. The Great Fire of 1904 would destroy around 100 buildings across 20 acres. The fire could be seen from Buffalo which sent two engines to help. Incredibly, there were no deaths.

On this date in 1884, the Toronto Baldheaded Men’s Association was formed. Adam and Grayson both regard this as a most noble organization.

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Here is our latest Instagram post about Casa Loma and the man who built it:
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On this date in 1979, the Eaton Centre Cineplex opened with 21 screens. What movies did you see there?

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📣Let's go "Finding Old Castle Frank" on a Jane's Walk! 👣

Join me on Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM at Castle Frank Station as we explore around the history and geography of the Castle Frank area! 🏰

Full details on the @janeswalk.bsky.social site!

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On this date in 1853, the first railway locomotive built in Ontario was completed at Good’s Foundry on Yonge Street, just north of Queen. It was named the Toronto and operated until 1881.

Muddy York Muddy York is Toronto's #1 history podcast. Tune in to learn more about the schemers and dreamers who created the city that we know today.

Just a reminder that Muddy York has an account with Buy Me a Coffee. You can support our work here: buymeacoffee.com/muddyyork

One lucky supporter will learn the secret of Simcoe’s gold.

This Friday at noon! Bizarre and unlikely tales from the history of baseball in Toronto — from donkeys to black cats to mysterious disappearances

A free lunchtime lecture over Zoom hosted by the Toronto Public Library.

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We’ve also become uncertain about the details of her first marriage as well as when or where her husband died. When Kit Coleman came to Canada, she chose to reinvent herself and it’s clear that this included the story of her own life.

Update: In this episode, we reported that Kit Coleman’s first husband and their only child, Mary Margaret, had died in Ireland before she departed. We’ve since learned new information and can report that Mary Margaret lived to adulthood and married a local man in Galway ...

Looking west on Queen Street West to Bay Street, 103 years ago today - April 13, 1923.

📸: Alfred Pearson
Credit: City of Toronto Archives.

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On this date in 1858, Toronto Island was formed when a storm created a 500-foot gap in the isthmus connecting it to the mainland. This opening would grow over time to become the Eastern Gap.

On this date in 1906, the Toronto Ferry Company’s new ship, the Bluebell, was launched from Polson’s Steel Works at Sherbourne and The Esplanade. It would remain in service until 1955.

#8: Bloor & Danforth ...and a bridge inbetween.

The latest in "Toronto History Curiosities" takes us to either side of and on the Bloor Viaduct -- including a history of Greektown, a Castle Frank walk preview, and a database of Toronto bridges! bobgeorgiou.substack.com/p/8-bloor-an...

On this date in 1880, John Lefroy died. He was the founding superintendent of the Toronto Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory, responsible for determining why compass needles wandered from north. The sun was the culprit.

I often look for old history about the Port Union, West Rouge, area I grew up in. Tonight I found a drawing I haven't seen before. - Old Port Union Village, 1865 ccranews.com/port-union-w... I'll post it to my site. Sharing it here mostly for @torontoboris.bsky.social‬

Saturday! A new walking tour all the history of spies in Toronto. Pay what you like! No registration required!

On this date in 1821, architect Frederick William Cumberland was born. He would design buildings like University College and the Toronto Street Post Office.

On this date in 1932, the Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers 6-4 to win the Stanley Cup for the first time since acquiring their new name.

The History of Burlesque and Strip Clubs in Toronto: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1876 In this 1876th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Starlotte Satine and Jeremy Hopkin about the history of burlesque and strip clubs in Toronto. This episode is exactly 1:41:17. You can listen ...

Here's the history of burlesque and strip clubs in Toronto with @jeremyhopkin.bsky.social and special guest Starlotte Satine.

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On this date in 1849, a fire broke out at Covey’s Tavern near King and Nelson. It would become the Great Fire of 1849 which left 10 to 15 acres of Toronto in ruins, including St. James Cathedral and St. Lawrence Market.