The North York Historical Society discovers, disseminates, and preserves historical information, protects heritage sites, and arouses interest in the unique past of North York (part of the City of Toronto).
EVENTS
Due to COVID-19, unfortunately all in-person NYHS meetings have been cancelled. There will be no 2020 summer outing. Stay safe, everyone!
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LOCAL HISTORY ARTICLES
5-year Manhunt for Suspect in 1947 Murder Ends in North York Intersection
May 9, 2020North York police tipped off by salesperson at Yonge and Sheppard shoe store, writes Susan Goldenberg On January 8, 1953 after five years on the… Read more
Next to Casa Loma in Toronto, there was Graydon Hall
March 31, 2020Now owned by the city, Graydon Hall built in 1936 ‘by super-rich Toronto financier Henry Rupert Bain,’ writes Susan Goldenberg With 29 rooms, Graydon Hall… Read more
John McKenzie House is a North York Landmark that was Saved
February 26, 2020Century-old home is a preservation lesson, writes Susan Goldenberg The saving of historic John McKenzie House at 34 Parkview Ave., built near Yonge Street in… Read more
NEWS
Help Save 250-Year-Old North York Tree
February 10, 2020North Yorker Edith George is fundraising to saving a magnificent and historic red oak tree in North York’s Humbermede neighbourhood. Please have a look at… Read more
New Historical Plaque for North York’s O’Sullivan’s Hotel Unveiled
July 30, 2019On Saturday July 20, 2019, the North York Historical Society was proud to join Councillor Shelley Carroll and Heritage Toronto to unveil a new historical… Read more
NYHS Joins Heritage Toronto to Unveil New Historical Plaque for North York’s Golden Lion Hotel
May 4, 2019On Saturday May 4, 2019, the North York Historical Society was proud to join Councillor John Filion and Heritage Toronto to unveil a new historical… Read more
LOCAL HISTORY RESOURCES
Books About North York History
Here are some North York history books to explore. Most of these are available through Toronto Public Library. Published by the North York Historical Society… Read more
Native Peoples Collections at Toronto Public Library
Andrew Lowe, the Toronto Public Library’s (TPL) North York History Librarian, presented an illustrated overview of the extensive Native Peoples Collections available in the TPL… Read more
Explore North York Cultural Loops Guide
The NYHS is pleased to have contributed to the Cultural Loops Guide “Explore North York: Art, History and Nature Self-Guided Tours,” published in 2016. The Cultural… Read more
