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Picture of a park with flower beds and trees and public library in background. 
Kew Gardens
Picture of a park with flower beds and trees and public library in background. 

Kew Gardens

Date1919
FormatPicture
Notes
Library designed by architect Eden Smith. Carnegie Public LIbrary. 
Looking north east. Queen St. runs along left side. Library in middle distance.  
Subject
    GeographyBuilding Monument ParkToronto Public Library. Beaches Branch
    Kew Gardens
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodBeach
    GeographyEast-west streetQueen Street East
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Postcards
    DimensionsImage size: 8.8 cm x 13.5 cm (3 7/16 in. x 5 5/16 in.)
    Language
      CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberPC_4167
      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
      The Boardwalk near Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
      The Boardwalk near Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
      Ziemann, Herta
      8/6/1995
      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
      The Boardwalk near Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
      The Boardwalk near Kew Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
      Ziemann, Herta
      8/6/1995
      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
      Reeling off 100 years. Youngsters from St. William's Separate School do square dance in centennial show in Kew Gardens presented last night by 10 East(...)
      Reeling off 100 years. Youngsters from St. William's Separate School do square dance in centennial show in Kew Gardens presented last night by 10 East(...)
      Dutton, Don
      5/30/1967
      Watching stars come out. Residents around Kew Gardens in the Beaches got to watch a star at work yesterday as Jane Fonda, on bench, filmed a scene from Stan and Iris in the park
      Watching stars come out. Residents around Kew Gardens in the Beaches got to watch a star at work yesterday as Jane Fonda, on bench, filmed a scene from Stan and Iris in the park
      Fonda, Jane, 1937-
      8/26/1988
      Keeping hand in: Dr. Leslie Laking, 64, is still skilful with the pruning shears. He studied horticulture on scholoarship to London's famous Kew Gardens.
      Keeping hand in: Dr. Leslie Laking, 64, is still skilful with the pruning shears. He studied horticulture on scholoarship to London's famous Kew Gardens.
      Stuparyk, Michael
      4/23/1981
      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
      Kew Gardens
      Kew Gardens
      Russell, Steve
      8/29/1998