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2024 or 1924?

94 years ago today: TTC “Peter Witt” streetcar no. 2898 on August 4, 1932. - Alfred Pearson photos documenting the car’s conversion to “one-man” operation. Streetcar 2898 survives today at the Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven, CT, USA. #onthisday #1930s #transit #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

It was wonderful to chat with you Allison! Thank you so much for dropping by and for spending some time chatting with me there. 😀 #simcoeday #TorontoEvents #TorontoHistory #exhibition #jeremyhopkin

Today I had a wonderful time chatting with the public about local history that I love at the "Simcoe Day in Toronto" event. Also great to reconnect with so many friends! #simcoeday #TorontoEvents #TorontoHistory #exhibition #jeremyhopkin

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98 years ago today: Scadding Cabin at Exhibition Place, August 2nd, 1928. Built in 1794, the cabin was moved to the exhibition grounds in 1879 by @yorkpioneers.bsky.social. It is the oldest surviving building in Toronto. #OnThisDay #1920s #architecture #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

😃 Double your Toronto historical fun this Simcoe Day! Jeremy Hopkin, the Official Toronto Historian of the Toronto Mike'd Podcast @torontomike.com, etc., etc. #YorkPioneers #SimcoeDay #TorontoEvents #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

On Saturday, July 18th I had the pleasure of video documenting a centennial celebration for the Royal Canadian Legion, held at Legion 101 in Etobicoke. Thank you to everyone involved in making this great event happen #veterans #Legion #torontohistory #LongBranch #jeremyhopkin youtu.be/5kYuXjLouD8

They Gathered Here - Celebrating 100 Years of the Royal Canadian Legion at Legion 101YouTube video by Jeremy Hopkinyoutu.be

July 31, 1929: Merry-go-round at Hanlan's Point, Toronto Islands. 📸: City of Toronto Archives, with digital edits by me #OnThisDay #1920s #torontohistory #amusementpark #jeremyhopkin

July 31, 1956: The Hydro Building at the CNE, showing construction of the Queen Elizabeth Building. 📸: James Victor Salmon Credit: Toronto Public Library #OnThisDay #1950s #torontohistory #exhibitionplace #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, 100 years ago today: City Yard, Esplanade E., south west corner Princess St. - July 30, 1926 📸: Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library #OnThisDay #1920s #torontohistory #industry #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, 100 years ago today: Polson Iron Works, Esplanade E., south side, between Frederick St. and Princess St., looking southeast from Frederick St. - July 30, 1926 📸: Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library #OnThisDay #1920s #torontohistory #factory #jeremyhopkin

I'll be there too! 😃 Come by my table and say hi, would love to see you. Event page: www.yorkpioneers.com/simcoe-day-i... #simcoeday #torontoevents #torontohistory #toronto #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, 100 years ago today: Views looking east and west from the clock tower of Old Union Station - July 30, 1926 Here we see that the new Union Station rail platforms are starting to be built. The final major portion to be completed. #OnThisDay #1920s #railway #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

A few selfies with sweet rides at Dream Wheels on Eglinton! 🥰 #dreamwheelsoneglinton #carshow #toronto #classiccars #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, July 29, 1925: The Sunnyside Pool - affectionately known as “The Tank” - made waves as it opened as the world’s largest outdoor pool, fitting 2,000 swimmers at once! 🌊 #OnThisDay #1920s #torontohistory #swimming #jeremyhopkin

Weston, Ontario - July 28, 1869 Artist: William Arthur Johnson (1816-1880) Medium: Watercolour Credit: Toronto Public Library Notes: Weston, Ontario, 1869, looking SE from St. Philip’s Anglican Church rectory, Rectory Rd., NE corner Windal Avenue. #1860s #weston #art #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

July 28, 1923: An interesting series of Toronto streetcar photos taken by Alfred Pearson. These staged scenarios were used in ad campaigns to illustrate road safety matters for the Ontario Safety League, in partnership with the TTC. #onthisday #1920s #torontohistory #transit #jeremyhopkin

Skyline of Toronto at sunset, July 27, 1958. The Royal York Hotel and Bank of Commerce building dominate the view and they would for almost four decades. 📸: Harvey R. Naylor + digital cleanup by me Original image: City of Toronto Archives #OnThisDay #1950s #torontohistory #toronto #jeremyhopkin

Always wonderful to catch up with my friends the Toronto Fire Historical Society at Dream Wheels on Eglinton! 🥰 They brought out a extremely different type of sweet ride to the car show, a rare "Ronald" Fire Engine from 1893. #dreamwheelsoneglinton #carshow #toronto #Firefighting #jeremyhopkin

So cool to run into a photo shoot featuring Miss Dream Wheels Pinup Pageant contestants Kitty Von Meow Meow and Ms. Opera Kitty happening live at the Dream Wheels on Eglinton car show! 📸😊 #dreamwheelsoneglinton #pinupstyle #vintagestyle #carshow #jeremyhopkin

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