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Playcourt, Spruce Court housing project, Spruce Street/Sumach Street "A few years ago, a movement was inaugurated in Toronto, having for its object, among other things, the establishment of playgrounds, so that city boys and girls might have a desirable substitute for the immeasurably superior advantages enjoyed by those fortunate to be born in the country. Through the efforts of a few private citizens, ... the necessity of playgrounds, equipped and supervised, was so fully established, that at present the cause needs no advocacy. The benefits are acknowledged everywhere. The purchase of land for playgrounds in a very congested district drew attention to the undesirable houses that had been built in the lanes of the city. It was for the children of just such neighbourhoods that playgrounds are desired. So a number of these houses were bought, torn down, and lots turned into a fully equipped and supervised playground, now named the Osler playground in honour of its generous donor. The living conditions thus disclosed, after several years of study and education, resulted in a housing movement, which is now endeavouring to do for housing reform what has been so well done for playgrounds." G. Frank Beer |
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