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Knock Knock Who’s there?
Dating back to ancient Greek times, the door knocker has evolved from the simply functional to the highly ornate and often whimsical level. Some of the earliest English and Continental knockers were...
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Breaking through the tin ceiling
Tin ceilings were all the rage in the late Victorian age. Toronto was no exception, and tin ceilings could be found in some of the more upscale residences and commercial enterprises. One of the more...
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The Work of David Disher
The work of David Disher is now being exhibited at Post + Beam Reclamation Ltd. 2869 Dundas Street West in the Junction. David’s work reflects his years of experience as an antiques dealer and shows an...
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Around the World in 500 Years
An exhibition and sale of antique maps presented by Webster’s Fine Books & Maps spanning five centuries. The oldest map dates from 1493- just a year after Columbus’ famous voyage to the New World!...
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Contact Photography May 2010
It’s that time again for the Contact Photography Festival May 2010. Here’s what we are featuring: THE APOTHECARY’S ASSISTANT Grainy images of potions and elixirs from an old apothecaryʼs shop evoke a...
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Go with the flow….Registers and Grilles
A source of confusion to many new buyers of Victorian homes is the difference between a register and a grille. Often the terms become interchangeable along with grates, air returns or covers. However...
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Since ancient Roman times, people have been enjoying the benefits of sulphur springs-bathing in the warm healing waters to cure any number of ailments from rheumatism to dermatological conditions. The...
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Bay City Rollers
On a side trip from Ann Arbor, we found ourselves in a small community in Northern Michigan on the shore of Lake Huron named Bay City. Long before “S_A_T_U_R_D_A_Y NIGHT” became a pop anthem,...
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Willard’s Chocolate-A Sweet Toronto Company
Famous for its chocolate covered nougat, peanuts and caramel or “Sweet Marie”, the Willard Chocolate Factory opened it’s doors in Toronto in 1917. After incorporating in 1920 it located its...
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