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
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LOCAL HISTORY ARTICLES
Former PM Lester Pearson’s Father a North York Minister
June 5, 2019Former childhood home turned into ‘the first office skyscraper in the area,’ writes Susan Godenberg Lester Bowles Pearson, Canada’s 14th prime minister (1963-1968) as well… Read more
North York’s First Movie Theatre Opened on Yonge Street 1948
April 25, 2019Willow theatre sold in 1987, demolished and replaced with condos, offices North York’s first movie theatre – the Willow, opened June 18, 1948, at Yonge… Read more
The Subway Comes to North York
March 30, 2019‘The extension helped transform North York from mainly rural to urban,’ writes Susan Goldenberg March 30 marks two very significant milestones for when the subway… Read more
NEWS
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
NYHS Remembers Sculptor Adrienne Alison
February 6, 2019The North York Historical Society is saddened to learn of the death of Toronto sculptor Adrienne Alison, on November 14, 2018. Adrienne was very special to… Read more
NYHS Visits Guild Park and Gardens
January 28, 2019Guild Park and Gardens was visited by an enthusiastic group of members of the NYHS on Sunday, June 10, 2018 for the members-only outing. Select any… 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
