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Bob Georgiou

@bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social

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Torontophile, writer, historian. Toronto history. Writings in York Pioneer & Spacing Magazine. Loves libraries&archives, parks & cultural heritage. (he/him/his) www.scenesto.com

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 10h

Ooof. In my childhood neighbourhood no less.

Matt Elliott @graphicmatt.com · 12h

Councillor Chernos Lin asks about the highest speed recorded by Toronto's speed cameras. Transportation General Manager Barbara Gray says it was 187 km/h in a 50 km/h zone at Midland & Montgomery — on Jan 25 at 10 p.m.

"That's shocking," says Chernos Lin.

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 1d

What is a zoo in Toronto’s eyes? Is it an animal sanctuary? A field trip factory? On this episode of Muddy York, we'll look at the history of the high-minded, chaotically managed mega-zoo that we know today as well as the Riverdale Zoo that came before it.
open.spotify.com/episode/5dfH...

Spotify – Web Player

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 2d

Well, this is one of the odder police reports I've come across: A girl of 12 years(!) charged with larceny!
(The Globe, June 16, 1857)

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 3d

Just finished (finally!) The Massey Murder by Charlotte Gray. Started it on print (a few times) and then finished it on audiobook. A compelling tale of a century-ago murder trial and a Toronto society at war.

The Massey Murder by Charlotte Gray on Spitify Premium

Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 3d

The over/misuse of "aged like fine wine." And just the conversation around aging in general is weird.

Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 3d

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 4d

So, here's a query: Breaking stones in default of paying fines is a thing. What are these stones, where do they are coming from, and are their broken parts being used for something? Building materials? Anyone?

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 4d

Tonight's activity is pre-season hockey and 1850s Toronto police reports.

(Yes, not a baseball guy, but Go Jays nonetheless!)

Computer screen with old newspaper article and TV screen with hockey

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 4d

Very neat!

Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 4d

OK, what was this event at Old City Hall last night? Looked so cool!

Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 5d

For those looking to get into the 'spirit'....

York Pioneer and Historical Society @yorkpioneers.bsky.social · 5d

Beginning tonight and every Friday in October from 7-9pm, Scadding Cabin will take its spooky place as part of Ghost Walks at Exhibition Place ! 👻

Cost: $15 with all proceeds to United Way

To register: bit.ly/46C84j2

📷 : ExPlaceTO

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Jeremy Hopkin @jeremyhopkin.bsky.social · 5d

South entrance of the Armouries, University Ave., Toronto, a photo taken 100 years ago today - Oct. 3, 1925.

This is one of the “10 Toronto buildings that shouldn’t have been demolished” we talked about on Episode 1468 of the Toronto Mike'd Podcast

🎙️Listen here:
www.torontomike.com/2024/04/10-t...

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 7d

Ha, I've this pic and used it in an article but never noticed the bikes.

Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 7d

Came across this cool image of the Eaton's complex from 1919. Super neat. Those factories really stood out.

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 8d

You also just remembered United States of Whatever, right?

youtu.be/Xz7_3n7xyDg?...

Liam Lynch: United States of Whatever

YouTube video by mrWoot

youtu.be

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Christopher @heychristofur.bsky.social · 9d

1931 | 2018
125 Banff Road
Mount Pleasant East (Toronto)

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 10d

This evening's Yorkville glow.

Light and shadows on Cumberland Avenue in Yorkville, Toronto

Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 10d

Yesterday's views before and after watching the home team. Erm, the one on ice.

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Adam Bunch @adambunch.bsky.social · 17d

A new walking tour! Explore the seedy underbelly of Victorian Toronto with stories of crooks, con artists & thieves. Happening this upcoming Saturday!

Toronto's Victorian Underworld — A Walking Tour. Crooks, con artists & thieves — explore the seedy underbelly. of Victorian Toronto with author Adam Bunch. Saturday, September 27 at 5pm. Meet by the clock outside Union Station. Pay what you like.

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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 16d

The DVP rainbow has been defaced again.

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 17d

St. John's Ward was Toronto's immigrant enclave. Want to know how true that was? In 1856, there were 973 "coloured persons" in Toronto. 573 were in The Ward.

1858 Boulton Atlas Plate bounded by Yonge Street, Queen Street, University Avenue, and College Street

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Muddy York @muddyyork.bsky.social · 17d

On this date in 1893, the cornerstone of Massey Hall was laid by six-year-old Vincent Massey, the grandson of Hart Massey who would finance the construction. In 1952, an older Vincent Massey would become the first Canadian-born Governor-General.

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 20d

Busy.

Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 20d

There’s a Busy Street in Leslieville and it doesn't exactly live up to its name.

(It's also such a hard street to research.)

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Bob Georgiou @bobgeorgiouto.bsky.social · 20d

I don't know when it moved but it opened in 1987.