Back in the mid 1980’s, I was curious about a road in Etobicoke that appeared to have vestiges of an original alignment that was barely visible. At the more northern end, where Humberline Drive came to Finch Avenue, in exact alignment with the more northerly portion of Humberline Drive, was a clear opening through the trees. (Photo from 2018 – In the 1980’s Humberline stopped at Finch Avenue.) I worked in the area, and explored the woods there, finding some old Bee Hives in the woods, as well as seeing that the road clearly went straight in the past.

In 1987, Finch Avenue construction and the development of Humberline south of Finch took place. This photo I took in 1987 is from the brand new Humberline Drive looking north showing the old alignment.… Read the rest

In the 1950’s my in-laws came to Canada from Italy and their first jobs were at Choice Cut-Up Chicken in Aurora, Ontario. At the time the chicken industry was so popular in the area, that Aurora was actually once known as the Chicken Capital of Canada.

L-R: Antonio Vigliotta, Unknown, Unknown

Although at the time it was one of the biggest industries in the area, I couldn’t find much information about it. Some research however revealed that the factory was located on Old Yonge Street and by searching aerial maps of the area, I found out exactly where:

Here, in 1970 is the Cut-Up Chicken factory. The road to the left is Yonge Street, and the road to the right is Old Yonge Street.… Read the rest

After 8 years of standing abandoned due to bankruptcies, several sales and legal issues, the Constellation Hotel in Toronto is finally being completely demolished. We stopped by today to take some photos of the demolition.

1965/2011 Composite Image

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