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City of Contrasts Strolling in a Rosedale ravine. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-1261 c. 1907 Girls tending youngsters. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-8029 c. 1911 Strolling along a Toronto beach. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-8045 c. 1922 Boys in the Humber River at Lambton Bridge. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-8163 c. 1911 A rowboat outing at Toronto Island. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-3566 1910 Boys on a raft at Sunnyside Beach. John Boyd, photographer National Archives of Canada, PA 088011 6 April 1928 Toboggans and sleds on a Rosedale slope. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-463A 1912 Playing shinny in Willowvale Park. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-460B c. 1909 Playing tennis at Hanlan's Hotel, Toronto Island. Toronto Reference Library, T 10178 c. 1905 Flying kites in Earlscourt. John Boyd, photographer National Archives of Canada, PA 69937 14-Oct-16 Swimmers opposite Hanlan's Hotel, Toronto Island. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-163 1907 Dunnett's swimming hole on the West Don River. William W. Judd, photographer Toronto Reference Library, 978-13-11 c. 1900 Front lawn, 40 Dawlish Avenue. Charles T. Blackburne, photographer Toronto Reference Library, 982-15 1914 Front yard, downtown house. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-3031 c. 1930 Rear yard, Queen's Park Crescent West. Toronto Reference Library, 974-23-3 c. 1900 Rear yard, 512 Front Street East. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-32-315 27-Aug-14 Canoeing in Wychwood Park. John Boyd, photographer National Archives of Canada, PA 69865 17-Jun-16 Children in Price's Lane. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-32-320 c. 1912 Children's quadracycle on Rowanwood Avenue. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-1297 c. 1912 Children's cart on Major Street. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-8206 c. 1911 Family picnic beside the Humber River. Charles A. Williams, photographer Toronto Reference Library, T 32945 c. 1921 Hitching a wagon ride on a suburban street. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-36 1907 Bicycling on Lake Shore Road at Mimico Creek. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-206 c. 1907 Rolling bicycle rims on Chestnut Street. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-39.24 1922 Gathering lupines in High Park. John Boyd, photographer National Archives of Canada, PA 15036 1-Jun-18 Children on a downtown street. National Archives of Canada, C 4244 c. 1900 Adult Issues Map of 1914 population density for each City block. R.C. Harris, F.A. Gaby, and E.L. Cousins, Report to the Civic Transportation Committee on Radial Railway Entrances and Rapid Transit for the City of Toronto, vol. 2 Toronto Urban Affairs Library 1915 Rear dwellings, 210 Chestnut Street. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-32-319 27-Aug-14 On the way to school, Sully Crescent. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-7214 1907 Listening to a fiddler on a Toronto street. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-132 c. 1915 Loitering on Elizabeth Street. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 231-1846 15-May-12 Skipping rope on Clifford Street. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-47.10 c. 1917 Playing hockey on Major Street. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-84.34 c. 1920 In a pond at Willowvale Park. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-7289 c. 1910 Looking at a regulation sign in Willowvale Park. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-2557 c. 1914 At and on the gates at Grange Park. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-48.14 1925 In the fountain at Allan Gardens. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 231-696 1928 View of Scarboro' Beach Amusement Park. City of Toronto Archives, Postcard Collection c. 1910 Midway booth, Canadian National Exhibition. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-76.36 c. 1915 Outside a Dundas Street movie theatre. John Boyd, photographer National Archives of Canada, PA 086228 3-Sep-23 Community Ventures Children's Fresh Air Fund appeal leaflet. National Archives of Canada, MG 30 C97, vol. 5 1890 Sunday school picnic, Swansea. City of Toronto Archives, SC 590-6N; Gift of Mike Filey c. 1898 Sandbox, East End Day Nursery. Toronto Reference Library, T 11853 c. 1909 Children's hour, Central Neighbourhood House. City of Toronto Archives, SC 5-9; Gift of Central Neighbourhood House 1913 Children's mandolin orchestra, Ukrainian Labour Temple Association. Archives of Ontario, F-1405, 50-21-113 c. 1924 Swimming lesson, McGill Street Young Women's Christian Association. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-2558 1908 Canadian Girls in Training meeting. National Archives of Canada, PA 125872 1919 Girl skaters from the Old Orchard Skating Club. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-1367 c. 1920 Gardening, Broadview Young Men's Christian Association. City of Toronto Archives, SC 587-41; Gift of Willie Zimmerman 1911 Boy Scout troop and physical training club, High Park. John Boyd, photographer National Archives of Canada, PA 083872 8-Jun-19 Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.. Toronto Guild of Civic Art, Report on a Comprehensive Plan for Systematic Civic Improvements in Toronto City of Toronto Archives, SC 15, box 1 1909 Model playground, Canadian National Exhibition. National Archives of Canada, PA 120557 c. 1908 Boys' section, Osler Playground. Toronto Playgrounds Association, Account of its Stewardship Toronto Reference Library 1910 Need for More Playgrounds. New York Bureau of Municipal Research, "Report on a Survey of the City Treasury, Assessment, Works, Fire and Property Departments, with Appendices: Prepared for the Civic Survey Committee" City of Toronto Archives, SC 2, box 2 1913 Aerial perspective, Riverdale Courts housing project. Eden Smith & Sons, architects; A. Scott Carter, renderer City of Toronto Archives, SC 18, box 1 1913 Playcourt, Spruce Court housing project. Toronto Housing Company, Cottage Flats at Riverdale Courts City of Toronto Archives, SC 18, box 1 1914 Civic Initiatives: Supervised Beaches Aboard the free bathing ferry "Elsie". John Boyd, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 548-3-14348 1-Aug-17 Submerged canoe, Sunnyside Free Bathing Station. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-222 c. 1910 Free bathing cars, Sunnyside Free Bathing Station. Alfred Pearson, photographer Toronto Transit Commission Archives, 3272H 14-Jul-24 Swimmers, Don Free Bathing Station. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-8.3 c. 1918 Swimming lesson, Don Free Bathing Station. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-7339 c. 1920 Civic Initiatives: Rinks and Slides Hockey and skating rinks, Willowvale Park. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-1097 10-Feb-23 Skating rink, Withrow Park. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-1094 10-Feb-23 Hockey rink, Withrow Park. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-1095 10-Feb-23 Toboggan slides, High Park. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-481 c. 1919 Children's slide, Kew Gardens. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-252 17-Jan-14 Civic Initiatives: Supervised Playgrounds and Recreation Centres City by-law 5353 re: supervised playgrounds. Toronto City Clerk's Department Corporate Document Management Section 13-Sep-09 S.H. Armstrong and playgrounds staff, Moss Park Recreation Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-1196 26-Aug-24 Plans of a model neighbourhood park and supervised playground. Toronto Parks Department City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-912 c. 1920 Girls' section, McCormick Recreation Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-602 c. 1915 Rotary swing, O'Neill Playground. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-153 1-Oct-13 Site rented for City playground, Earlscourt. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-625 20-Jul-16 Athletic grounds, Moss Park Recreation Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-1029 5-Jul-22 City playground, Boys' Home. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-357 29-Jul-14 City playground, Earlscourt Methodist Church. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-32-302 24-Aug-14 Girls' gym class from Carlton Playground. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-677 31-Mar-17 Library, McCormick Recreation Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-653 30-Nov-16 Raffia work demonstration, O'Neill Playground. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-454 5-Sep-14 Industrial work display, Canadian National Exhibition. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-459 11-Sep-14 Billiards room, Moss Park Recreation Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-657 1-Dec-16 Boys' gym class, McCormick Recreation Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-675 31-Mar-17 Ball-and-rope game, Leslie Grove Playground. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 231-542 28-Aug-15 Maypole dancing, Carlton Playground. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-342 18-Jul-14 Child spectators, St. Andrew's Playground. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-425 26-Aug-14 Circle game, St. Andrew's Playground. National Archives of Canada, PA 111226 c. 1915 Festival, Elizabeth Street Playground. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-2205 c. 1913 Gymnastics demonstration, Elizabeth Street Playground. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-690 11-Aug-17 Sunday parade, Elizabeth Street Playground. William James, photographer Toronto Reference Library, T 13357 1922 Need for Change of Methods in Existing Playgrounds. New York Bureau of Municipal Research, "Report on a Survey of the with Appendices: Prepared for the Civic Survey Committee" City of Toronto Archives, SC 2, box 2 1913 Boys' basketball team from Elizabeth Street Playground. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-1369 1929 Girls' basketball team from St. Andrew's Playground. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-433 26-Aug-14 Boys' volleyball game, St. Andrew's Playground. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-361 29-Jul-14 Girls' foot race, Playground Games, Exhibition Park. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-470 19-Sep-14 Boys' speed skating race, Moss Park Recreation Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-491 27-Feb-15 Girls' hockey team, Moss Park Recreation Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-998 15-Apr-22 City playgrounds swim competition, Broadview YMCA. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-527 26-Aug-15 Girls' foot race, Moss Park Recreation Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-1278 30-Jun-26 Boys' softball game, Bayside Park. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-440 28-Aug-14 Boys' baseball team from St. Andrew's Playground. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-1305 17-Oct-26 Civic Initiatives: Extracurricular Activities Louisa Street Public School. Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Schools - Louisa 3 1906 Queen Alexandra Public School grounds. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-11-89 1913 Girls' softball team, Duke of Connaught Public School. Alexandra Studios, photographer Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Schools - Duke of Connaught 17 1929 Boys' physical training group, Bolton Avenue Public School. Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Schools - Bolton 29; Gift of Melville J. George 1917 Girls' dancing group, Earl Haig Public School. Doris R. Hicks, photographer Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Schools - Earl Haig 8 c. 1930 Cadet corps, Essex Street Public School. Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Curriculum - Cadets 3; Gift of Arthur Webb 1916 View of the supervised playground, Borden Street Public School. Hicks, photographer Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Schools - Borden 2, 3, and 4; Gift of Willie Zimmerman 1909 Handicrafts, Essex Street Public School playground/ Home gardens tended by pupils of Rose Avenue Public School. Metro Urban Affairs Library 1916 Girls' play period, Victoria Park Forest School. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-11-74 1-Aug-13 Children's garden, Hillcrest Public School. William James, photographer City of Toronto Archives, SC 244-8212 c. 1917 Motion picture show, Parks Department's Perth Avenue Recreation Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-665 15-Mar-17 Parks Department's supervised playground, Roden Public School. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-52-779 1919 Drama performance, Orde Street Social Centre. City of Toronto Archives, SC 5, series 8, box 10; Gift of Central Neighbourhood House 1916 Girls' dance class, Ogden Street Social Centre. City of Toronto Archives, SC 24-70N; Gift of University Settlement c. 1916 Rose Avenue School Indoor Athletic Team. Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Schools - Rose 23; Gift of Jane (Lepper) Neal 1909 Boys' basketball team, King Edward Public School. Charles A. Aylett, photographer Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Schools - King Edward 12; Gift of J. Evans Cameron 1913 Boys' hockey team, Carlton Public School. Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Schools - Carlton 4 1931 Girls' basketball team, King Edward Public School. Charles A. Aylett, photographer Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Schools - King Edward 19; Gift of J. Evans Cameron 1915 Girls' volleyball team, Shirley Street Public School. Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Schools - Shirley 5; Gift of J. Evans Cameron 1930 Girls' athletic team, Park Public School. W.H. Jackson, photographer Toronto District School Board Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives; Schools - Park 6 1935 Civic Initiatives: Children's Libraries Lillian H. Smith and children, Dovercourt Branch Library. Toronto Public Library Service Centre c. 1916 Plans of ground and basement floors, Dovercourt Branch Library. Chapman & McGiffin, architects Toronto Public Library Service Centre c. 1911 Ground-floor children's room, Dovercourt Branch Library. City of Toronto Archives, Reports Collection 1914 Basement children's room, Dovercourt Branch Library. Toronto Public Library Service Centre 1918 Second-floor children's room, Gerrard Branch Library. City of Toronto Archives, SC 268-1981N c. 1924 Outpost library, University Settlement. City of Toronto Archives, SC 24-67N; Gift of University Settlement c. 1918 Waiting for the story hour, College Street Branch Library. Pringle & Booth, photographers Toronto Reference Library, T 12141 1921 View of Boys and Girls House. City of Toronto Archives, Postcard Collection c. 1922 Little Theatre, Boys and Girls House. City of Toronto Archives, SC 268-1988N c. 1927 Book rooms, Boys and Girls House. City of Toronto Archives, SC 268-1998N c. 1927 Books for Boys and Girls. Lillian H. Smith, editor Toronto: Toronto Public Library 1927 Boys' and girls' entrance, Runnymede Branch Library. City of Toronto Archives, Reports Collection 1930 Civic Initiatives: The Civic Art Gallery Arthur Lismer and a sketching group, Children's Art Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-2-34 10-May-34 Saturday Morning Class copying pictures, Art Gallery of Toronto. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-2-12 c. 1931 Saturday Morning Class in the Print Room, Art Gallery of Toronto. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-2-18 c. 1931 Illustrating a story, Children's Art Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-2-29 4-May-34 Everyday Children: A Book of Poems, with Original Illustrations by the Children of the Saturday Classes, Art Gallery of Toronto. Edith Lelean Groves Memorial Fund for Underprivileged Children; Private collection 1932 Puppet-making group, Children's Art Centre. Arthur Goss, photographer City of Toronto Archives, RG 8-2-21 May-34 Civic Initiatives: Public Housing Plans of existing conditions and reconstruction scheme, Moss Park. Eric Arthur, R.A. Fisher, Gordon Culham, J.H. Craig, and Anthony Adamson, architects City of Toronto Archives, Rare Book Collection 1934 Aerial views of existing conditions and reconstruction scheme, Moss Park. Lieutenant-Governor's Committee on Housing Conditions in Toronto, Report City of Toronto Archives, Rare Book Collection 1934 |
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