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Comment from Jake, a Long Branch resident, regarding plans for sand beach at Marie Curtis Park
In recent blog posts, I’ve discussed plans regarding the sand beach at Marie Curtis Park. I’ve recently posted a comment from Jake, a Long Branch resident. By way of bringing attention to his comment, I am pleased to post it … Continue reading
Second Long Branch Jane’s Walk, on May 5, explored the Mississauga-Toronto border south of Lake Shore Blvd. West
The weather was perfect for the second Long Branch Jane’s Walk, held on May 5, 2013, which took us from Marie Curtis Park to Colonel Samuel Smith’s homestead site, and from there to the Fair Grounds Organic Cafe and Roastery … Continue reading
The Willinskys at Long Branch Cottage, circa 1928 – film mentioned by C. O’Marra
C. O’Marra writes: Check out a fascinating three minute film of THE WILLINSKYS AT LONG BRANCH COTTAGE,circa 1928. Some of the children in the short piece are still living. The cottage may have been situated near Lake Prom possibly at … Continue reading
Posted in Historiography, Lake Promenade, Long Branch, Newsletter
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Enjoyable and wide-ranging Jane’s Walk in Long Branch on May 4, 2013
This year Mike James and I have organized two Jane’s Walk events in Long Branch, one for May 4 and the second one on May 5. The May 5 walk focuses on Marie Curtis Park and the Colonel Samuel Smith … Continue reading
Posted in Jane's Walk 2013, Lake Promenade, Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto
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The first engineered alteration of Etobicoke Creek began in 1929 to allow for the westward extension of Lake Promenade
The Physiography of Southern Ontario (1984) by Lyman John Chapman and Donald F. Putnam is a classic geological study expressed in clear and authoritative language. A voice of authority does not in itself establish that a writer’s rhetoric is congruent with … Continue reading
Malcolm Archer requests that residents send comments regarding mature tree at 168 Lake Promenade in Long Branch
Malcolm Archer has shared with us the following information: [To access the information posted on the front lawn of 168 Lake Promenade, please click on the photo (see below) a couple of times to enlarge it. The deadline for comments is … Continue reading
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Comment from Bob Lansdale regarding proposal to remove sand beach between Etobicoke Creek and Applewood Creek
In earlier blog posts – which have been viewed and commented upon by many site visitors – I’ve shared photos from Robert Lansdale from the 1920s to the 1940s when a cottage community existed at the mouth of Etobicoke Creek. … Continue reading
Murray Smith years ago lived at 184 Lake Promenade in Long Branch
The following messages, which I read with much interest, are from Murray Smith, a visitor to this website He’s given me permission to quote him. Long Branch Memories March 15, 2013 Jaan: It’s fascinating to see the brief correspondence about … Continue reading
Posted in Etobicoke Creek, Lake Promenade, Long Branch, Newsletter
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Article by Lindsay Howe in Lakeshore Villages Community Newspaper highlights Jane’s Walk: May 4th and 5th in Long Branch
The following article by Lindsay Howe concerning two Long Branch Jane’s Walks in May 2013 appears in the March / April 2013 edition of The Lakeshore Villages Community Newspaper: Exploring the History of Long Branch Jane’s Walk 2013: May 4th … Continue reading
South Long Branch – Shaping the Neighbourhood – Message from David Godley
The following Feb. 22, 2013 document has been prepared by David Godley, who has given permission for its circulation: South Long Branch – Shaping the Neighbourhood – David Godley
Posted in Construction, Lake Promenade, Long Branch, Newsletter
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