North Toronto Historical Society Monthly Meetings
 
     September - November 2025




Meetings are held from 7 - 8 p.m. in Rm. 200 at Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No refreshments are served - you may wish to bring your own. Co-sponsored by The Toronto Public Library.

 

Wednesday, September 24   7 p. m.  

Two Historic Mansions: A Look Inside

Marta O'Brien, architectural historian and long-time NTHS member will introduce us to these two mansions in her illustrated presentation.

The Matthews house is one of the province's finest examples of the picturesque Queen Anne Revival style. The magnificent interior features remarkable craft and some surprising contrasts.

The Christie house features intricate plasterwork and incredibly detailed carved wood elements in every room. Mr. Christie's cookie empire enabled him to have a grand house which his son subsequently enlarged into a stunning mansion.

Wednesday, October 29   7 p. m.  

Before Neon, Plastic and Digital: Toronto's Early Business Signs

Wayne Reeves, Toronto's former Chief Curator of Culture, will give an illustrated presentation on Toronto's early business signage.


Wednesday, November 26   7 p. m.
North Toronto's Forgotten Heroes - A Profile of Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice in WW2
Harvey Low, North Toronto resident and NTHS member, has long had an interest in military history. He will share his research into North Toronto's Second World War servicemen who never returned.




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