Jamie Bradburn

Sources: The Mail and Empire, November 9, 1931 (left); The Telegram, November 4, 1931 (right). Pity the person made agitated and restless by drinking an over-stimulating beverage. Because of their tragic decisions, the owl woman fell asleep at her office desk, while the mule man walked up to his... continue reading on Torontoist

Every Saturday at noon, Historicist looks back at the events, places, and characters—good and bad—that have shaped Toronto into the city we know today. Photo by Cold Cut from the Torontoist Flickr Pool. The success of Battle of the Blades has brought Maple Leaf Gardens back into the national spotlight.... continue reading on Torontoist

Source: Mayfair, March 1944. A dazzling view of the Toronto skyline welcomed visiting flyers like this Royal Canadian Air Force pilot throughout World War II. The glimmer of city lights, the Royal York Hotel, and other pre-war skyscrapers as he approached Port George VI Airfield (as the island airport... continue reading on Torontoist

Source: The Toronto Star, November 19, 1936. Isn’t it wonderful when four stereotypical figures can come together in perfect harmony thanks to a humble can of spaghetti? We never suspected that the finest spices from Asia lurked within our sloppy Saturday childhood lunch. Paying homage to the League of... continue reading on Torontoist

Every Saturday at noon, Historicist looks back at the events, places, and characters—good and bad—that have shaped Toronto into the city we know today. Source: The Telegram, October 29, 1949. Halloween has long provided an excuse for Torontonians to relax and cut loose their stiffer qualities for at least one... continue reading on Torontoist