Toronto Street Names

An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins

Leonard Wise, Allan Gould

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Firefly Books Ltd
01 September 2024

Place names & gazetteers; Social & cultural history

Toronto Street Names provides a fascinating look at a highly visible record of the past of Canada's largest city -- its streets. It commemorates the people and events that have shaped the city and tells the fascinating and curious stories of how more than 350 Toronto streets got their names. This edition has been thoroughly updated and revised, and it includes four walking-tour maps and a historical index.

The names of Toronto's streets map the trails and portages of the Indigenous inhabitants, the arrival of the early explorers and the founding of York at the end of the 18th century. They trace the growth and political turmoil of the 19th century, the modernization of the 20th century and beyond, and the emergence of one of the world's most culturally diverse cities.

Toronto Street Names is easy to read, intriguing and ideal for both the life-long local and the traveler who prefers exploring off the beaten track. It is also a fascinating source of information for readers interested in the history of North America's great cities. The book is illustrated with period photographs and is fully indexed and cross-referenced.

AUTHORS: Leonard Wise is a former columnist for the Toronto Star and has authored several books on Toronto. A lawyer by profession, Wise first turned to writing in 1970. He lives in Toronto.

Allan Gould (1944-2013) held a Doctorate in Philosophy from York University. He wrote over 1,000 newspaper and magazine articles and published more than 40 books, including Fodor's: Toronto and The Toronto Book.

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By: Leonard Wise, Allan Gould
Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd
Country of Publication: Canada
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9780228105138
ISBN 10: 0228105137
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Leonard Wise is a former columnist for the Toronto Star and has authored several books on Toronto. A lawyer by profession, Wise first turned to writing in 1970. He lives in Toronto. Alan Gould (1944–2013) held a Doctorate in Philosophy from York University. He wrote over 1,000 newspaper and magazine articles and published more than 40 books, including Fodor’s: Toronto and The Toronto Book.

Reviews for Toronto Street Names: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins

"(Review of first edition) Deserves a place on every Toronto history buff's bookshelf.--Steve Pitt ""Canadian Book Review Annual 2000"" (1/1/2000 12:00:00 AM) (Review of first edition) Fun to read, the book traces the witty history of a city born of conflicting traditions, ideals and personalities.--Annemarie Brissenden ""Toronto Annex Gleaner"" (3/1/2001 12:00:00 AM) (Review of previous edition) This book offers so much... Tracing Your Irish Family History is a guidebook, a reference book and a marvelous trip through Ireland as you view artwork and read excerpts from literature. This is a book that I call a keeper because I will refer to it again.-- ""Lethbridge Herald"" (12/31/2011 12:00:00 AM)"