Thorncrest Plaza ca. 1956 Series 1464, File 1, Item 16

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Humbertown Mall September 1961 Series 1464, File 4, Item 8

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The two shopping centres pictured above are located just a few hundred yards apart. They were constructed in 1955 and 1956 respectively, and continue to serve the neighbourhoods located near The Kingsway in the west end of Toronto.  Thorncrest Plaza is situated on the north-eastern corner of Islington Avenue and Rathburn Road and Humbertown Mall is a block to the east on Royal York Road, north of the intersection with Dundas Street.

Evan’s Shopping Centre ca. 1956 Series 1464, File 4, Item 21

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This small row of shops was built between 1954-1955, on the north side of Evans Avenue, to the south-east of the intersection of Kipling Avenue and the Queensway.  The buildings continue to be used for retail purposes today.

Bloordale Service Centre ca. 1963 Series 1464, File 5, Item 19

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This small retail complex was constructed in 1963 and today survives as part of Bloordale Plaza.  These structures are located to the south of the intersection of Burnhamthorpe Road and The West Mall, west of Highway 427, and adjacent to the Etobicoke Civic Centre.

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