Coast Toronto

february 7 along the coast

By

Joanne Doucette

Featuring Silverbirch Avenue

Silverbirch Avenue, February 7, 1934 Creator: Goss, Arthur, 1881-1940

Silverbirch Boathouse, February 7, 1934
Creator: Goss, Arthur, 1881-1940
1911 City of Toronto Directory, Silverbirch Ave

1911 City of Toronto Directory Silverbirch Avenue

Silverbirch Avenue looking north from the lakefront, ca 1912
Silverbirch Avenue ca. 1912
Silverbirch Avenue 1924 Goad’s Plan
Lake Front Silver Birch 1924
Remodelled boathouse at foot of Silverbirch Ave., Toronto for the Parks Dept. – February 22, 1934
Proposed boathouse for Parks Department, Silverbirch Avenue, Nov. 21, 1933
Boat House at foot of Silver Birch Avenue – April 30, 1934
Beach at Silverbirch Avenue February 7, 1934 colourized
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3 responses to “february 7 along the coast”

  1. Gail Ferguson Avatar
    Gail Ferguson

    Your website is beautifully designed Joanne. It’s so clean and simply that the photos and maps really pop. Congratulations.

    I always loved Silverbirch. The Lowry house at the bottom with all of those other homes and apartments in behind always intrigued me.

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    1. J M Doucette Avatar
      J M Doucette

      Thanks, Gail.

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  2. Ursula Eley Avatar
    Ursula Eley

    I first met my husband at the Boathouse, 45 years ago. Really enjoyed seeing the series of photos showing its design and construction.

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