Regrettably, too many people move into a house, forgetting that they’re moving into a community.

Let’s not lose the history of our communities. Knowing what came before is not only interesting but it adds to the depth of our life in the community. It makes us aware that we are apart of something more than a collection of houses, stores, and parks.

We become aware of the story of our neighbourhood and leads – I hope – to the realization that we’re a part of that story, too.

So…scan your old photos of people and places and send them to me – or bring them into the office so we can copy them. And email or write to me with stories about living – maybe growing up in your neighbourhood.

Don’t let the good memories die.   

 

Arial photograph in 1956 of Sheppard and Warden looking west

The area of Sheppard and Warden in 1956. You can see Harry Hatch's race tracks in the middle of the photograph. Notice that Warden north of Sheppard did not align with the portion south of Sheppard.

Arial photograph in 1958 of Sheppard and Pharmacy looking south

The area of Sheppard and Pharmacy looking South in 1958. You can see the details of Harry Hatch's race tracks on the bottom left corner of the photograph.

An Aerial photograph from 1949

An Aerial view of Sheppard and Kennedy in 1949 looking west. At that time the Tam O'Shanter Golf course extended to the corner of Sheppard and Kennedy.

An Aerial from 1969

An Aerial view of Sheppard and Kennedy in 1969 looking west.

An Aerial from 1973

An Aerial view of Sheppard and Kennedy in 1973 looking west.