97 years ago today: Scadding Cabin at Exhibition Place, August 2nd, 1928.
Built in 1794, the cabin was moved there in 1879. It is the oldest surviving building in Toronto.
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A final photo roundup from the CNE!
1. Canadian group Awake & Dreaming visit #ScaddingCabin!
2. Butterfly Tagging with Margaret and David!
3. A Spinning Wheel Demo with Liz!
4. The Simcoes meet artist Fox Mints !
📷 : K. Smith
Are you still thinking about the Canadian National Exhibition like we are?
If so, have a listen to the Canadian History Ehx live podcast about the history of the #CNE! We love the mention of #ScaddingCabin (39:00 mark) -- present for the very first Exhibition! Thanks Craig!
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Happy Labour Day! Today is the FINAL DAY of the Canadian National Exhibition!
Don't let the Snowbirds overhead deter you -- we're OPEN! #ScaddingCabin
What did Governor and Mrs Simcoe eat during their time in the Town of York? And what was York actually like?
Ask our re-enactors NOW at #ScaddingCabin!
( 📷: B. Alaksa)
Did you miss our 'Toronto in Old Books' presentation this past weekend? Don't worry -- it'll be on again this Saturday! #ScaddingCabin
We are officially MIDWAY (Get it?) through the CNE! Have you come to see our Cabin yet? #ScaddingCabin #Toronto
The weekend is here and we've got plenty of activity at #ScaddingCabin! Lots of demonstrations and history at #CNE2024!
Also on Saturday: Don't forget to see us at the Enercare Centre at Heritage Court between 10 am to 10 pm!
Image credit: Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library
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"York Pioneers on the way to erect their log house in Exhibition Park, Toronto, August 22nd, 1879."
145 years ago #OnThisDay
📸: Toronto Public Library
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The wagon went down King Street toward the Exhibition Grounds near Lake Ontario where we stand today! #ScaddingCabin
#OTD August 22, 1879: #YorkPioneer members travel to the Exhibition Grounds by wagon and oxen to rebuild a disassembled #ScaddingCabin!
As a follow-up to my earlier post, here's Scadding Cabin at Exhibition Place during last year's Doors Open Toronto
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