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).
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LOCAL HISTORY ARTICLES
North York’s Hoggs Hollow Disaster of 1960 Killed 5 Construction Workers
March 29, 2021Disaster led to major overhaul of labour laws, writes Susan Goldenberg This year marks the 61st anniversary of North York’s terrible “Hoggs Hollow Disaster.” At… Read more
Public Transit Started Rolling in North York in 1828
February 28, 2021Stage coaches gave way to streetcars in 1890, writes Susan Goldenberg Public transit through North York began in 1828 with stage coaches from Toronto up… Read more
North York’s First Phone was its Only One From 1888 Until 1910
January 29, 2021First telephone exchange opened in 1925, writes Susan Goldenberg It was a step into the modern era when, in 1888, North York general store Lindsay,… Read more
NEWS
Toronto History Museums Shop Offering 10% off Books for Black History Month
February 11, 2021Visit the Toronto History Museums Shop online for 10% off books during Black History Month. North York books offered include: Willowdale: Yesterday’s Farms, Today’s Legacy… Read more
NYHS Launches New Logo
December 15, 2020The North York Historical Society is pleased to share our new logo! It features an image of the Golden Lion in front of the historic… Read more
NYHS Tours North York Natural Heritage Sites with Edith George
November 17, 2020On October 14, 2020, a glorious fall morning, NYHS President Glenn Bonnetta and Director Sheryl Adelkind received a socially-distanced tour of several North York sites… 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
