Lake Shore Boulevard Was a Hot Vacation Spot in Summer
This photo of the south side of Lake Shore Blvd. W. between Long Branch Av. and 35th St. captures the recreational mood of the Long Branch community from the 1890s through the 1930s. This neighbourhood developed into a cottage area starting in 1886 with high-end summer homes, followed by more modest cottages over the next few decades. Day visitors arrived by steamer and streetcar, and local residents opened stands where these visitors could eat, buy souvenirs, play games and dance in the open air. This era ended as owners began turning cottages into winterized homes, and the kiosks along Lake Shore Blvd. W. became the retail stores we’re familiar with today. (Courtesy: Montgomery’s Inn)
Researched & Written by Denise Harris, originally published by the Etobicoke Guardian and reprinted with permission.
Researched & Written by Denise Harris, originally published by the Etobicoke Guardian and reprinted with permission.