Downtown Toronto from Riverdale Park, March 1977

Artist: Walter Jackson Coucill (1915-1982)
Medium: Watercolour

Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library

#1970s #art #toronto #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

Three views of TTC streetcars in various locations around Toronto on Sept. 14, 1925.

The photos were taken by Alfred Pearson to illustrate road safety matters for the Ontario Safety League, in partnership with the TTC.

#1920s #streetcars #transit #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

166 years ago today: Allan Gardens in Toronto was officially opened on the occasion of the visit of The Prince of Wales - Sept. 11, 1860

Last year I was excited to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the restored Palm House at Allan Gardens.

#OnThisDay #allangardens #TorontoHistory #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, 100 years ago today: The recently dedicated Ned Hanlan memorial statue at Exhibition Place - Sept. 11, 1926

📸: City of Toronto Archives

#onthisday #sports #torontoislands #1920s #jeremyhopkin

165 years ago today Toronto rolled out a brand-new way to travel: Canada’s very first streetcar line, running along Yonge Street. Operated by the Toronto Street Railway, the debut was marked with great fanfare on Sept. 10, 1861.

#OnThisDay #1860s #transit #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

I'd heard about the annual Steam Era event for many, many years, but 2026 was my first time actually being there. It did not disappoint!

Made this compilation video from the photos and video I took.
Hope you enjoy it!

#AgeOfSteam #antiques #classiccars #TorontoHistory #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, 107 years ago today: Union Station construction progress photos - Sept. 9, 1919

📸: City of Toronto Archives

#onthisday #1910s #railway #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

With the Canadian International Air Show wrapping up for another year, today I thought I'd leaf through my collection of CIAS ephemera and record the experience.

#cias #airshow #ephemera #TorontoHistory #jeremyhopkin

86 years ago today: Car Show at the Automotive Building, Canadian National Exhibition - Sept. 7, 1940.

Civilian car production ceased by 1942 as the industry shifted to support the Allied forces during WWII.

#OnThisDay #cne #1940s #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

100 years ago today: Crowd near the Gooderham fountain at the CNE - Sept 6, 1926.

#onthisday #1920s #cne #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

I'd heard about the annual Steam Era event for many, many years, but yesterday was my first time actually being there. It did not disappoint. What a great day! 😀

Took several photos and videos... I hope to post many of them here soon.

#steamtractor #timetravel #antiques #HaltonHills #jeremyhopkin

The CNE Midway, 100 years ago today - Sept 6, 1926.

#onthisday #1920s #cne #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

My happy place today: Steam Era! 😀

More info:
www.osapa.ca/STEAM-ERA

#steamtractor #timetravel #antiques #HaltonHills #jeremyhopkin