Toronto Collection: Reflections 2015
Often we judge a particular time and place by what was published, circulated and read at the time. Certain topics of interest dominate the print and social media and then fade away…Only to be replaced by new, current and more relevant issues.
Our Toronto Collection is no different. The collection reflects the history, governance and development of our City over many years.
Every year is interesting; every year is unique. Here are a few things that we added to our shelves in 2015. Trending all over are adult colouring books and we have our very own!
Our neighbourhoods are very precious to us here in Toronto. Some have disappeared like The Ward, and some are still very much alive, like Kensington Market:
And our Toronto changed forever due to one Mayor's vision of a Toronto of the future:
A progressive, Modernist City with world-class Civic Symbols:
Another era was changed by a younger generation that grew their hair long, cycled to work, and City Hall belonged to all the people:
Neighbourhoods evoke many images but I am willing to guess that you imagine your own neighbourhood in the daylight.
Did you ever wonder what goes on while you are asleep? Or maybe you were there!
So who says Toronto rolls up the carpet at 5 o'clock??
Have a look at Expanded Gaming at Woodbine Racetrack for something new and The Toronto Heritage Conservation District Study Prioritization for something old.
And last but not least:
All the Best in the New Year,
Humanities and Social Sciences Staff, second floor,
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