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The Boardwalk near Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
The Boardwalk near Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario

The Boardwalk near Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario

Date8/6/1995
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The Boardwalk near Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodBeach
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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    Language
      CollectionLocal History Collection, Beaches branch
      Usage Rights (not entered) (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderUnknown
      Object NumberLOCHIST-BE-064
      The Boardwalk near Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
      The Boardwalk near Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
      Ziemann, Herta
      8/6/1995
      The only cottage left when the city built a park on Toronto's eastern beach was the home of Kew Williams, son of Joseph Williams who created Kew Gardens. Park superintendent now lives in it
      The only cottage left when the city built a park on Toronto's eastern beach was the home of Kew Williams, son of Joseph Williams who created Kew Gardens. Park superintendent now lives in it
      Lennon, Frank
      8/1/1975
      Dr. William D. Young Memorial, Lee Avenue, west side, south of Queen Street East, in Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
      Dr. William D. Young Memorial, Lee Avenue, west side, south of Queen Street East, in Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
      Young, William D., 1874-1918
      8/6/1995
      On his toes: Pat Gamey of Toronto reaches for a high one as he rolls up points to win under-16 Ontario junior tennis championship yesterday afternoon at Kew Gardens
      On his toes: Pat Gamey of Toronto reaches for a high one as he rolls up points to win under-16 Ontario junior tennis championship yesterday afternoon at Kew Gardens
      Ross, Fred
      7/4/1969
      Frisbee fan is dogged, The boardwalk at Kew Beach is one of the most popular places in town as spring sun starts to warm up Metro. Frisbees are still (...)
      Frisbee fan is dogged, The boardwalk at Kew Beach is one of the most popular places in town as spring sun starts to warm up Metro. Frisbees are still (...)
      Bezant, Graham
      4/7/1976
      Gimme shelter: While Toronto broils under 31C (88F) heat yesterday, this young woman finds some relief beneath the shady trees of Kew Gardens on the lakeshore
      Gimme shelter: While Toronto broils under 31C (88F) heat yesterday, this young woman finds some relief beneath the shady trees of Kew Gardens on the lakeshore
      Bull, Ron
      7/26/1989
      Exposed kids: Father Roger Beals says his two kids, Travis and Cameron, were soaked with poisonous insecticides when a Toronto parks worker, wearing a gas mask, began spraying trees around the Kew Gardens area.
      Exposed kids: Father Roger Beals says his two kids, Travis and Cameron, were soaked with poisonous insecticides when a Toronto parks worker, wearing a gas mask, began spraying trees around the Kew Gardens area.
      Dunlop, Alan
      7/16/1985
      Picture of a park with flower beds and trees and public library in background. 
      Public Library, Kew Gardens Toronto
      Photogelatine Engraving Company‏
      Approximately 1916
      Picture of a park with flower beds and trees and public library in background. 
      Kew Gardens
      1919
      Kew Gardens, Queen Street East, south side, between Waverley Road & Lee Avenue
      Kew Gardens, Queen Street East, south side, between Waverley Road & Lee Avenue
      Unknown
      1924
      Civic Holiday Race - Kew Gardens, about 1911
      Civic Holiday Race - Kew Gardens, about 1911
      Unknown
      1911
      Kew Gardens, Queen Street East, south side, between Waverley Road & Lee Avenue
      Kew Gardens, Queen Street East, south side, between Waverley Road & Lee Avenue
      Unknown
      1910