Thank you, Colleen O’Marra, for keeping this topic top of mind
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillColleen O’Marra writes: I’m still puzzled that permission is needed to see photos of artifacts uncovered at the 1984 Colonel Smith homestead. We have ready access to King Tut’s treasures and King Richard III’s skeleton found under a parking lot in England.What’s all the mystery about ? A picture of a piece of pottery shard […]
We’ve received valuable comments from David Webster regarding Long Branch (Toronto not New Jersey) history
/1 Comment/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillWe’ve received valuable comments from David Webster about the Colonel Samuel Smith property and related topics: http://preservedstories.com/2011/12/07/notes-regarding-colonel-samuel-smith-talk/#comment-8396 http://preservedstories.com/2013/10/18/long-branch-was-a-great-place-to-be-an-adolescent-alistair-thomson-reports/#comment-8398 http://preservedstories.com/2013/10/04/colleen-omara-found-the-small-arms-open-house-was-very-crowded/#comments http://preservedstories.com/2013/05/05/second-long-branch-janes-walk-on-may-5-explored-the-mississauga-toronto-border-south-of-lake-shore-blvd-west/#comments http://preservedstories.com/2013/10/14/1905-survey-map-shows-buildings-at-colonel-samuel-smith-homestead-site/#comments A more recent comment (Nov. 28, 2013) concerns the aftermath of Hurricane Hazel. I’ll post the comment in the next while.
Lakeview Waterfront Connection Environmental Assessment update: Nov. 20, 2013 meeting in Mississauga
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillOn Nov. 20, 2013 I attended a presentation at the Oasis Convention Centre in Mississauga concerning the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Environmental Assessment project. The meeting was well attended, professionally facilitated, and well organized. The atmosphere was cordial and each person who wished to speak made good use of the opportunity. All comments and concerns were […]
Third Open House & Public Meeting for Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project – Nov. 20, 2013 from 4:30 – 7:45 p.m. Oasis Convention Centre, Mississauga
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillReminder concerning a notice posted earlier at this website: Third Open House & Public Meeting for Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project Environmental Assessment Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 4:30 – 7:45 p.m. Oasis Convention Centre, Mississauga 036 Lakeshore Rd E Mississauga, ON L5E 1E4 The location is at the intersection of Odgen Avenue and Lakeshore […]
Do you have a photo of Robin’s Nest, built by Alfred Bray who moved to Long Branch (Toronto not New Jersey) in 1910?
/4 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillSandy Bray has a question that you may be able to answer “I’ve been enjoying your site very much,” Sandy Bray writes, “and have been thinking alot of memories and questions, etc. etc.” Sandy has recently sent a question to her dad, Jim Bray, asking if he remembered the address of the house called “Robins Nest” […]
Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project Environmental Assessment – Public Information Centre #3 – Nov. 20, 2013
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThis meeting is in addition to another meeting, specifically regarding Inspiration Lakeview, which will be held on Nov. 27, 2013. That is, the Inspiration Lakeview meeting is on Nov. 27, 2013 and the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project Environmental Assessment meeting is on Nov. 20, 2013. Please note: The map (see below) that accompanies this blog […]
Construction notice – Lake Shore Blvd. West Streetcar line platform reconstruction
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI wish to thank Councillor Mark Grimes’ office for sharing the following notice with us: Construction Notice #1 Lake Shore Streetcar Line Platform Reconstruction Start Date: October 13, 2013* End Date: December 8, 2013* *Timelines are subject to change, content is accurate at time of printing Work Description TTC will be constructing (and modifying) streetcar […]
Jane’s Walk in Long Branch (Toronto not New Jersey) – May 3 & 4, 2014
/4 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve recently put together a text about Jane’s Walk for a book at blurb.ca that the Jane’s Walk organization is putting together, and which I look forward to publicizing in the weeks ahead. Here’s the text (see below). It will serve as a reminder to mark the date in your 2014 schedule book! Name of […]