Resources
Maybe you’ve thought about researching your home’s history. Or perhaps you’re interested in finding out more about your neighbourhood. Jessica Algie, from the City of Toronto Archives, showed us how to dig into the city’s past by accessing city directories, insurance maps, photo archives, old newspaper files and other online databases. We offered the workshops to help our Mapping our Memory participants — our “Mappers” in their story collecting and research. Some 200 interested participants joined the two Zoom sessions. Her workshops were a great success. Jessica has shared useful links to various databases below. Watch the video, "Researching Toronto History Online," for an excellent course on some of the powerful tools that are available to you.
Links
City of Toronto Archives
Online maps & fire insurance maps
Researching your home (or any building) step-by-step guide
Toronto Public Library
TPL local history and genealogy resources an overview
Digital Toronto City Directories open access, no library card needed
Toronto Star Historical Newspaper Archive requires Toronto Public Library card to access
The Globe and Mail Historical Newspaper Archive requires Toronto Public Library card to access
YouTube Toronto Archives
RESEARCH TUTORIALS. Watch Researching Your House +2
Instagram @toronto_archives latest news and updates, photo highlights, behind the scenes
Twitter @TorontoArchives archival photos and conversations about historic Toronto
Flickr Toronto History browse Toronto Archives photos grouped by location or theme
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