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How do you make a Jane’s Walk into a conversation?
During planning for the May 6, 2012 South Long Branch Jane’s Walk, local resident David Switzer pointed out for us a distinction between a Jane’s Walk and a Heritage Walk. We’ve also heard that every Jane’s Walk will be different, depending on who’s involved … Continue reading
Publicity for the South Long Branch Jane’s Walk took many forms — and we began publicizing long before the event
Publicity for the May 6, 2012 South Long Branch Jane’s Walk took many forms, was prepared with close attention to detail, and began months before the event. The office of Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Ward 6 Councillor, Mark Grimes suggested that we organize this … Continue reading
May 6, 2012 South Long Branch Jane’s Walk began with extensive planning
We’re delighted that our recent South Long Branch Jane’s Walk was a success. Eighty people turned up, and the feedback has been positive. A great event often starts with great planning In 1995, I was involved in planning a three-day national … Continue reading
Do you have a success tip as a Walk Leader that you’d like to share with others?
Fanny Martin, Jane’s Walk Event Manager, has asked 2012 Jane’s Walk leaders three questions, which I have included as headings for this blog post. “If you have a moment,” she has said, ”I’d love to have your input, especially but not exclusively … Continue reading
South Long Branch Jane’s Walk went beautifully
We had a great Jane’s Walk in South Long Branch on Sunday, May 6, 2012 — about eighty people (conservative estimate) were there. The weather was great, and our portable amplifier from Long & McQuade worked beautifully. We owe many thanks to … Continue reading
The retired heavy gun on the beach at Marie Curtis Park was earlier located at Riverdale Park
We owe thanks to Malcolm Archer, a member at large with the Long Branch Historical Society, for bringing our attention to the August 2005 issue of The Fife and Drum, the newsletter of the Friends of Fort York and Garrison … Continue reading
Etobicoke Creek thousands of years ago gave rise to what is now an underwater valley
At a presentation I attended in Mississauga of an underwater valley — now located south of teh current shoreline of Lake Ontario — associated with an earlier stage in the history of Etobicoke Creek. We know from geological evidence that, during … Continue reading
Here’s a quick view of Marie Curtis Park, before and after the creek was channelized
We’ve prepared a schematic map based on maps and aerial photos showing changes at Marie Curtis Park since the 1920s. Marie Curtis Park, before and after As well, Robert Lansdale has prepared images in Photoshop showing changes between the mid-1950s … Continue reading
We’re pleased to share with you these 1920s to 1940s ‘cottage country’ images from Etobicoke Creek
This blog post is devoted to photos shared with us by the Durance family, including Robert Lansdale. Please note (1) : Robert Lansdale has shared with us the following message. If you can help with contact information, please let us know: “If … Continue reading
Aerial photo from 1949 shows barn at Samuel Smith homestead that is visible in 1920s photo from mouth of Etobicoke Creek
If you click on the first photo on this page, and then click again, you will be able to view a barn that is visible in the top right corner of the photo. If you click ‘Back’ at the … Continue reading
