RESOURCES AND LINKS

Wychwood Barns

The Wychwood Barns Community Association (WBCA) was established in 2008 to serve as a conduit between the Artscape Wychwood Barns and the surrounding community. The WBCA board is a group of community members who are dedicated to creating engaging and meaningful connections between the Barns and the St Clair West-Wychwood communities.

Regal Heights Residents' Association

The association covers the area bounded by St. Clair Avenue, Dufferin Street, Davenport Road and Winona Drive, and relies on membership donations and volunteers to carry out their projects.

The Tollkeeper’s Cottage

The Community History Project is a local history group at the heart of Toronto and owner of The Tollkeeper's Cottage. Founded in 1983 and incorporated in 1987 as a not-for-profit corporation, the Community History Project works co-operatively with heritage organizations across Toronto and with residents’ associations in its study area.

Earlscourt Park History

A self-guided tour of Earlscourt Park, to be enjoyed virtually or while visiting the park, and prepared by neighbourhood volunteers from the 100 year anniversary celebrations in 2020-2021.

Yesterday’s Speedways

Yesterdays Speedways started in 2012 after the release of Rick Sharples’ book, “Remember When; The Early Years of Stock Car Racing in Southern Ontario”. 

Chuckman’s Toronto Nostalgia

Large collection of images of Toronto, featuring the history of Toronto neighbourhoods, architecture, maps, vintage advertising, postcards, streetscapes and the changing skyline.

Taylor on History

Photographs and information about Toronto’s history, compiled by Doug Taylor, with a focus on Toronto’s old movie theatres.

Oral History at University of Toronto

Comprehensive guide to research resources in History at the University of Toronto, with a particular emphasis on primary sources.

City of Toronto Archives

At the City of Toronto Archives you can find historical records including records created by the City of Toronto government, records created by municipal governments, papers of people, families, organizations and businesses, photographs, maps, plans and architectural drawings

Archives of Ontario

The Archives of Ontario is the largest provincial archives in Canada, and the premier source of information about the history of the land we now call Ontario and its people. Since 1903, they have been collecting, preserving, and making available the documentary heritage of the province.

St. Clair West Community Facebook

St. Clair West Community page is an online meeting place for residents, businesses, community groups, pets and friends of St. Clair West.

Archeion Archives Search

Search Archeion to find records of businesses, individuals, families and organizations from all periods of the province's history.

Toronto Family History

Toronto branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. An organisation for family historians, some with Toronto roots, others who live in Toronto, with ancestors around the world.

BlogTO - St. Clair Avenue 100 years ago

Article featuring a variety of images from the City of Toronto Archives, showing St. Clair Avenue at the outset of the 20th century.

Invisible Threads - Wychwood TTC Barns

Photographs by Kendall Anderson showing the TTC barns in 2004, before their renovation and the opening as the Artscape Wychwood Barns building.

BlogTO - History of the Vaughan Theatre

Article by Doug Taylor about the history of the Vaughan Theatre on St. Clair West, including the author’s memories of the first movie he saw there and the legend of the theatre being haunted.