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This category is for sites about local history and historical organizations, groups, activities, and resources in the city of Toronto.
http://www.billgladstone.ca/
Comprehensive blog examining Jewish history in Toronto.
http://www.toronto.ca/archives/canada_first_subway/index_subway.htm
Description and images of Yonge subway in Toronto, first subway line in Canada.
https://crrs.ca/
Victoria University in the University of Toronto. The CRRS is a library devoted to the study of the period from approximately 1350 to 1700.
http://www.toronto.ca/archives/
The repository for Toronto's historical records. Information about programs, exhibits and services.
http://www.toronto.ca/toronto_history/index.htm
The history of the city, along with photo archives, its museums and artifact collection database.
http://www.etobicokehistorical.com/
The Society offers information on other historical groups or Societies within the Etobicoke area. Includes pictures and articles about the local history.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/15802504@N00/
Photographs related to the history of Toronto.
http://www.heritagetoronto.org/
Advocates preserving Toronto's heritage to all levels of government and private-sector bodies, and for fundraising. Offers articles and listings of heritage events.
http://tayloronhistory.com/
Doug Taylor writing history (books) and painting Toronto.
http://wholemap.com/historic/toronto.php
By date, neighbourhood and subject.
http://oldtorontomaps.blogspot.ca/
A collection of significant historical maps of Toronto. Nathan Ng.
http://torontoist.com/tag/historicist/
A regular series of historical articles about Toronto from the Torontoist.
https://losttoronto2.wordpress.com/
Collection of photos from the Toronto Archives and other sources. Greg Chown.
http://www.newtorontohistorical.com/
Provides an illustrated and descriptive history of the former Town of New Toronto, part of the southwest section of the current city and the former city of Etobicoke.
http://www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/
Non-profit corporation and registered charity founded in 1888 that provides educational resources, publications, and bulletins to both members and non-members.
http://scarboroughhistorical.com/
A non-profit local history resource focusing on heritage preservation and education through archives, exhibits, public programs, publications and research.
http://toronto.heraldry.ca/
Toronto branch of the Heraldry Society of Canada. Dedicated to fostering proper heraldry (coats of arms, crests) in Toronto and Canada.
http://www.torontohistory.net/
An umbrella organization representing volunteer heritage organizations from across the City of Toronto. News, events and how to become a member.
http://www.torontohistory.org/
A catalogue of historic sites, monuments and plaques located in the City of Toronto, with photographs and maps.
http://www.trha.ca/
The official web site of the Toronto Railway Historical Association and the Toronto Railway Museum at Union Station and the John Street Roundhouse.
http://torontothenandnow.blogspot.ca/
A digital archive of illustrations and photographs, showing the history of the City of Toronto. Richard from Muddy York Walking Tours.
http://torontoplaques.com/
A photographic collection of Toronto's historical plaques including plaque photo, location map, plaque text, links to related sites and visitor comments.
https://www.facebook.com/VintageToronto
Online exhibits of pictures of Toronto historical city scenes and events culled from the city archives, private collections, and other sources. Facebook page - login required.
http://www.wtjhs.ca/
A volunteer organization formed by a group of local residents to learn about and preserve the history of the Junction, and to get involved in local planning issues.
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