Places
![]() Agar's Bridge
The bridge, built in 1921, spanned Mimico Creek at Martin Grove Road, just north of Rathburn Road and the plaque remains in the EHS archives. ![]() Albion Grove Village
In 1963, a new subdivision in Northern Etobicoke called Albion Grove Village was the first “all electric” subdivision in Ontario. ![]() Andrew & Martha Coulter Farm
Underneath yellow vinyl siding and a white neoclassical portico sits Andrew and Martha Coulter’s original Georgian house of red and yellow brick. ![]() Anga's Farm
Settled in a hollow at 85 Bankfield Drive in Etobicoke's Thistletown area, is Toronto’s last remaining working farm. ![]() Bais-Oilum
On November 25, 1910, a new Jewish congregation established a Bais-Oilom, translated literally as a “House of the World”, a euphemism for cemetery. ![]() Bigham Agar Farm
Brigham Agar Farm is a large 1½ storey house of riverstone on a hill overlooking the Mimico Creek Valley. ![]() Claireville Tollhouse
Claireville Tollhouse is the oldest remaining building in Claireville and one of the top 10 oldest structures in Etobicoke. ![]() Edward Scarlett's House
The story of Edward Scarlett’s house starts with his father, John Scarlett of Newcastle, England who arrived in the Town of York in 1808. ![]() Fetherstonhaugh House
Fred Fetherstonhaugh bought a large property on the waterfront in Mimico and built a new house, naming it Lynne Lodge after his family home in Ireland. ![]() Franklin Horner Community Centre
The Franklin Horner Community Centre (formerly Franklin Horner Public School) celebrated its 100th anniversary in November, 2010. ![]() Greystones
In 1925, the Crumptons built a new home in Westmount called “Greystones”, named after the house’s exterior stone. ![]() Grubb Farm "Elm Bank"
The Grubb family emigrated from Scotland in 1833 and settled on a lot in the Thistletown area, calling their new farm “Elm Bank”. ![]() Highfield's Schools
The first school in Highfield was built in 1845 of logs donated by Joseph and Mary Ann Smith on the corner of Rexdale Blvd. and Martin Grove Road. ![]() Islington's First Bank
This story of how the village of Islington got its first bank comes directly from the personal memoirs of a local man. ![]() Islington's Fountains
Two unique fountains of Islington and the fascinating story of the sculptor who made them. ![]() Islington Golf Club
In 1913, the seed for Islington Golf Club was planted by three entrepreneurs with a vision for a community golf club. ![]() Lambton Mills Methodist Church
In the early 1840s, the Methodists in Lambton Mills decided it was time to build their first church. ![]() La Rose Farm
The La Rose family initially lived in a log house and, sometime between 1852 and 1860, built a new home for their growing family. ![]() Laver Farm
There is a heritage house on Kipling Avenue, south of Dixon Rd., that is easy to miss - but is actually the oldest home in Etobicoke. ![]() McGillion House
This beautiful heritage home at 631 Evans Avenue was built ca. 1901 from 550 tons of shale and limestone, by owner, Charles McGillion. |
![]() McGuinness House
The Consulate of the Republic of Poland has occupied this large gated house on the Mimico waterfront for more than 44 years. ![]() Macpherson-Newlove House
This house at 4884 Dundas St. W. in Islington is a listed heritage property, yet some aspects of its history have been a mystery for many years. ![]() Moore Farm
The Moore house is a simple 3-bay Georgian farmhouse made of brick laid in a Flemish-bond pattern, once kilned on the property. ![]() Mercer Farm
The Mercers acquired 345 acres of land between 1820 and 1830, and built this large brick two-storey Georgian-style home. ![]() Montgomery's Inn
Built in 1832, Montgomery's Inn stands today at 4709 Dundas Street West. It continues to provide visual evidence of early 19th century life. ![]() Newborn Farm - 8 Daisy Ave.
Newborn Farm was built in the Gothic Revival cottage style popular in Ontario 1840-90, especially for farm houses. ![]() The Noble-Daniels Houses
Theses homes are located in what was once a major market gardening area, near Mimico Creek and The Queensway. ![]() The Robert Coulter House
The Coulter House is one the area's more elusive historic houses because the most interesting architectural features are not visible from the street. ![]() St. Matthias Anglican Church
St. Matthias is a rare example of a late 19th century Victorian Gothic frame country church and is the only designated church in Etobicoke. ![]() Six Points Hotel
This hotel was a well-known stop for travellers, buses, drivers, and anyone wanting to wet their whistle or grab a meal. ![]() Springbank
The story of this house begins in 1803 when Alexander Thompson received a grant of 200 acres of land in Etobicoke. ![]() Summerville Station
Once located in Etobicoke, this heritage train station took an amazing trip of its own over the years, eventually landing in wine country. ![]() The Old Mill Inn
On August 4th, 1914, Robert Home Smith opened his Old Mill Tea Garden restaurant at 21 Old Mill Road, the same day war was declared. ![]() The Toronto Humber Yacht Club
A large frame structure that once stood on the west bank of the Humber River, has a long and rich history before becoming a Yacht Club. ![]() Thistletown Hospital
Designed as a Sick Children’s Hospital, Thistletown Hospital is an excellent example of Modern Classical architecture. ![]() Tom Riley Park
On December 18, 1941, Etobicoke Township’s Council conferred the name “Central Park” to a new athletic field they had opened. ![]() Traplin-Berry House
The Traplin-Berry House was built in 1892 south of Dundas Street and west of the Humber River in the milltown of Lambton Mills. ![]() Ward Farm
About 1828, Abraham and Ann Ward emigrated from Ireland to Etobicoke with their eight children. In 1829, their son Andrew started building... ![]() Warrendale
For awhile in the 1960s, most of the buildings on Warrendale Court were at the very frontier of treating severely emotionally-disturbed children. |