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Central Toronto Daily Updates: September–December 2019

December 31, 2019January 25, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment 650 Parliament, Bill Morneau, Bloor Street East, Carlton Street, Charles Street East, federal election, George Brown house, Heinl, Iron Horse, Kay Gardner Beltline, LEGO, mural, Parliament Street, Royal Ontario Museum, Santa Claus Parade, St. Jamestown, Toronto Centre

A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Central Toronto neighbourhoods.

Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915

*FEATURED THEN & NOW

When horses were seen only passing UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019 Eric McMillan Beltline Park, Iron Horse, Kay Gardner Beltline, Yonge Street

A photo from city archives in 1915 shows a time when the railway had taken over the Beltline crossing, leaving vehicles drawn by horses to pass under.

*FEATURED NEWS

Midtown horse crossing over Yonge Street is back

December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 Rodger Burnside Beltline Park, Iron Horse, Josh Matlow, Kay Gardner Beltline, Midtown Yonge BIA, Sculpture, Yonge Street

The beloved Iron Horses have returned and are again trooping along the Beltline over the overpass, now named after former city councillor Kay Gardner.