A Quick History of Toronto

A Quick History of Toronto 1787 - Present: 200 + years from The Town of York to Crane City zadishefreeman.com Toronto has risen to one of the most desireable cities in the world due to the high standard of living and open arms to immigrants. The History of Toronto is outlined in this info-graphic; that spans the year of its inception in 1787 until present day. The Toronto Purchase 1787 The Toronto Purchase took place on Sept. 23, 1787 at The Bay of Quinte between The British Crown & Mississaugas of New Credit for 250,808 acres of what became York County (most of current Toronto). Map of the Toronto Purchase Town of York / Upper Canada 1793 - 1834 The Town of York was established in 1793 by Governor He believed it to John Graves Simcoe. than the existing is the current city be a superior capital one; Newark which of Niagra on the Lake York Became the capital of Upper Canada, British North America Feb. 1, 1796 The Battle of York was part of the War of 1812. It was occupied,pillaged & partially burned down on April 27, 1813. The Old Town of York was laid out in 10 original blocks between Adelaide & Front streets. Population/Demographics 1793 - 3 & unknown # of aborignals 1796 - 200 soldiers 400 civilians 1812 - 1460 1813 - 720 1825 - 1,600 1832 - 5,550 1834 - 9,250 ATTACK ON YORK (TORONTO) APRIL 27 1813 Cestle Frenke Sheeffe Re ocn/House YORK British & Indians Fort Garrise agozine Le Toranta HARBOUR tern et First Position Secen Pesition SThe Fleet Block Noudee Gibraiter Pt LAKE ONTARIO The City of (Old) Toronto 1834 - 1954 Coat of Arms of (Old) Toronto Toronto was TELLIGENCE DUSTRY incorporated as a city in 1834, after being Town of York and became part of York County. INTEGRI The earliest Toronto neighbourhoods were the 5 wards the city was split into in 1834. The wards were Old Toronto 1830's named for the patron saints of the 4 British Isles, St. David St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick and St. Lawrence, the patron saint of Canada. Lake Ontario The City of Toronto Toronto Mega - 1954 - 1998 City 1998 - Now In 1954, York Region became Metropolitan Toronto In 1998 the megacity of Toronto came into existence. Toronto The new City became the 5th largest city in North America at 2.4 million. Hall broke ground Nov 6, 1961 and opened it's doors Sept 13, 1965. Toronto's Growing Population (millions) 7.0 6.5 6.3 5.5 In 1967 the 5 Boroughs of North York, Scarborough Etobicoke, York and East York were amalgamated 2.9 2.9 2.5 and added to Metro - 2006 2011 2016 2021 politan Toronto Toronto GTA The CN Tower opened in 1976; it was the worlds Toronto is the financial center of Canada & TEX tallest structure home to and still is the symbol of Toronto the world's 7th largest stock exchange Toronto is home to 6 professional sports teams; The Blue Jays; The Maple Leafs; The Rock; The FC; The Argonauts; and The Raptors Crane City TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Toronto is Toronto currently has the most high primarily hockey town but the beloved Leafs rise construction development in haven't won the Stanley Cup since 1967; to the dismay of North America and has taken on the nick- name: Crane their fans. City A Zadishe Freeman Info-Graphic Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Toronto http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto http://www.toronto.ca http://tobuilt.ca Feel free to download and/or share the info graphic with others for any non- commercial use but with credits. For info-graphic or other design requests contact [email protected] Freeman's Mind Zi zadishefreeman.com @Zadishe MTORONTO zadishefreeman.com A Quick History of Toronto 1787 - Present: 200 + years from The Town of York to Crane City zadishefreeman.com Toronto has risen to one of the most desireable cities in the world due to the high standard of living and open arms to immigrants. The History of Toronto is outlined in this info-graphic; that spans the year of its inception in 1787 until present day. The Toronto Purchase 1787 The Toronto Purchase took place on Sept. 23, 1787 at The Bay of Quinte between The British Crown & Mississaugas of New Credit for 250,808 acres of what became York County (most of current Toronto). Map of the Toronto Purchase Town of York / Upper Canada 1793 - 1834 The Town of York was established in 1793 by Governor He believed it to John Graves Simcoe. than the existing is the current city be a superior capital one; Newark which of Niagra on the Lake York Became the capital of Upper Canada, British North America Feb. 1, 1796 The Battle of York was part of the War of 1812. It was occupied,pillaged & partially burned down on April 27, 1813. The Old Town of York was laid out in 10 original blocks between Adelaide & Front streets. Population/Demographics 1793 - 3 & unknown # of aborignals 1796 - 200 soldiers 400 civilians 1812 - 1460 1813 - 720 1825 - 1,600 1832 - 5,550 1834 - 9,250 ATTACK ON YORK (TORONTO) APRIL 27 1813 Cestle Frenke Sheeffe Re YORK British & Indians Fort Garrise agozine Le Toranta HARBOUR tern et First Position Secen Pesition SThe Fleet Block Noudee Gibraiter Pt LAKE ONTARIO The City of (Old) Toronto 1834 - 1954 Coat of Arms of (Old) Toronto Toronto was TELLIGENCE DUSTRY incorporated as a city in 1834, after being Town of York and became part of York County. INTEGRI The earliest Toronto neighbourhoods were the 5 wards the city was split into in 1834. The wards were Old Toronto 1830's named for the patron saints of the 4 British Isles, St. David St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick and St. Lawrence, the patron saint of Canada. Lake Ontario The City of Toronto Toronto Mega - 1954 - 1998 City 1998 - Now In 1954, York Region became Metropolitan Toronto In 1998 the megacity of Toronto came into existence. Toronto The new City became the 5th largest city in North America at 2.4 million. Hall broke ground Nov 6, 1961 and opened it's doors Sept 13, 1965. Toronto's Growing Population (millions) 7.0 6.5 6.3 5.5 In 1967 the 5 Boroughs of North York, Scarborough Etobicoke, York and East York were amalgamated 2.9 2.9 2.5 and added to Metro - 2006 2011 2016 2021 politan Toronto Toronto GTA The CN Tower opened in 1976; it was the worlds Toronto is the financial center of Canada & TEX tallest structure home to and still is the symbol of Toronto the world's 7th largest stock exchange Toronto is home to 6 professional sports teams; The Blue Jays; The Maple Leafs; The Rock; The FC; The Argonauts; and The Raptors Crane City TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Toronto is Toronto currently has the most high primarily hockey town but the beloved Leafs a rise construction development in haven't won the Stanley Cup since 1967; to the dismay of North America and has taken on the nick- name: Crane their fans. City A Zadishe Freeman Info-Graphic Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Toronto http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto http://www.toronto.ca http://tobuilt.ca Feel free to download and/or share the info graphic with others for any non- commercial use but with credits. For info-graphic or other design requests contact [email protected] Freeman's Mind Zi zadishefreeman.com @Zadishe MTORONTO zadishefreeman.com A Quick History of Toronto 1787 - Present: 200 + years from The Town of York to Crane City zadishefreeman.com Toronto has risen to one of the most desireable cities in the world due to the high standard of living and open arms to immigrants. The History of Toronto is outlined in this info-graphic; that spans the year of its inception in 1787 until present day. The Toronto Purchase 1787 The Toronto Purchase took place on Sept. 23, 1787 at The Bay of Quinte between The British Crown & Mississaugas of New Credit for 250,808 acres of what became York County (most of current Toronto). Map of the Toronto Purchase Town of York / Upper Canada 1793 - 1834 The Town of York was established in 1793 by Governor He believed it to John Graves Simcoe. than the existing is the current city be a superior capital one; Newark which of Niagra on the Lake York Became the capital of Upper Canada, British North America Feb. 1, 1796 The Battle of York was part of the War of 1812. It was occupied,pillaged & partially burned down on April 27, 1813. The Old Town of York was laid out in 10 original blocks between Adelaide & Front streets. Population/Demographics 1793 - 3 & unknown # of aborignals 1796 - 200 soldiers 400 civilians 1812 - 1460 1813 - 720 1825 - 1,600 1832 - 5,550 1834 - 9,250 ATTACK ON YORK (TORONTO) APRIL 27 1813 Cestle Frenke Sheeffe Re YORK British & Indians Fort Garrise agozine Le Toranta HARBOUR tern et First Position Secen Pesition SThe Fleet Block Noudee Gibraiter Pt LAKE ONTARIO The City of (Old) Toronto 1834 - 1954 Coat of Arms of (Old) Toronto Toronto was TELLIGENCE DUSTRY incorporated as a city in 1834, after being Town of York and became part of York County. INTEGRI The earliest Toronto neighbourhoods were the 5 wards the city was split into in 1834. The wards were Old Toronto 1830's named for the patron saints of the 4 British Isles, St. David St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick and St. Lawrence, the patron saint of Canada. Lake Ontario The City of Toronto Toronto Mega - 1954 - 1998 City 1998 - Now In 1954, York Region became Metropolitan Toronto In 1998 the megacity of Toronto came into existence. Toronto The new City became the 5th largest city in North America at 2.4 million. Hall broke ground Nov 6, 1961 and opened it's doors Sept 13, 1965. Toronto's Growing Population (millions) 7.0 6.5 6.3 5.5 In 1967 the 5 Boroughs of North York, Scarborough Etobicoke, York and East York were amalgamated 2.9 2.9 2.5 and added to Metro - 2006 2011 2016 2021 politan Toronto Toronto GTA The CN Tower opened in 1976; it was the worlds Toronto is the financial center of Canada & TEX tallest structure home to and still is the symbol of Toronto the world's 7th largest stock exchange Toronto is home to 6 professional sports teams; The Blue Jays; The Maple Leafs; The Rock; The FC; The Argonauts; and The Raptors Crane City TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Toronto is Toronto currently has the most high primarily hockey town but the beloved Leafs a rise construction development in haven't won the Stanley Cup since 1967; to the dismay of North America and has taken on the nick- name: Crane their fans. City A Zadishe Freeman Info-Graphic Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Toronto http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto http://www.toronto.ca http://tobuilt.ca Feel free to download and/or share the info graphic with others for any non- commercial use but with credits. For info-graphic or other design requests contact [email protected] Freeman's Mind Zi zadishefreeman.com @Zadishe MTORONTO zadishefreeman.com A Quick History of Toronto 1787 - Present: 200 + years from The Town of York to Crane City zadishefreeman.com Toronto has risen to one of the most desireable cities in the world due to the high standard of living and open arms to immigrants. The History of Toronto is outlined in this info-graphic; that spans the year of its inception in 1787 until present day. The Toronto Purchase 1787 The Toronto Purchase took place on Sept. 23, 1787 at The Bay of Quinte between The British Crown & Mississaugas of New Credit for 250,808 acres of what became York County (most of current Toronto). Map of the Toronto Purchase Town of York / Upper Canada 1793 - 1834 The Town of York was established in 1793 by Governor He believed it to John Graves Simcoe. than the existing is the current city be a superior capital one; Newark which of Niagra on the Lake York Became the capital of Upper Canada, British North America Feb. 1, 1796 The Battle of York was part of the War of 1812. It was occupied,pillaged & partially burned down on April 27, 1813. The Old Town of York was laid out in 10 original blocks between Adelaide & Front streets. Population/Demographics 1793 - 3 & unknown # of aborignals 1796 - 200 soldiers 400 civilians 1812 - 1460 1813 - 720 1825 - 1,600 1832 - 5,550 1834 - 9,250 ATTACK ON YORK (TORONTO) APRIL 27 1813 Cestle Frenke Sheeffe Re YORK British & Indians Fort Garrise agozine Le Toranta HARBOUR tern et First Position Secen Pesition SThe Fleet Block Noudee Gibraiter Pt LAKE ONTARIO The City of (Old) Toronto 1834 - 1954 Coat of Arms of (Old) Toronto Toronto was TELLIGENCE DUSTRY incorporated as a city in 1834, after being Town of York and became part of York County. INTEGRI The earliest Toronto neighbourhoods were the 5 wards the city was split into in 1834. The wards were Old Toronto 1830's named for the patron saints of the 4 British Isles, St. David St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick and St. Lawrence, the patron saint of Canada. Lake Ontario The City of Toronto Toronto Mega - 1954 - 1998 City 1998 - Now In 1954, York Region became Metropolitan Toronto In 1998 the megacity of Toronto came into existence. Toronto The new City became the 5th largest city in North America at 2.4 million. Hall broke ground Nov 6, 1961 and opened it's doors Sept 13, 1965. Toronto's Growing Population (millions) 7.0 6.5 6.3 5.5 In 1967 the 5 Boroughs of North York, Scarborough Etobicoke, York and East York were amalgamated 2.9 2.9 2.5 and added to Metro - 2006 2011 2016 2021 politan Toronto Toronto GTA The CN Tower opened in 1976; it was the worlds Toronto is the financial center of Canada & TEX tallest structure home to and still is the symbol of Toronto the world's 7th largest stock exchange Toronto is home to 6 professional sports teams; The Blue Jays; The Maple Leafs; The Rock; The FC; The Argonauts; and The Raptors Crane City TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Toronto is Toronto currently has the most high primarily hockey town but the beloved Leafs a rise construction development in haven't won the Stanley Cup since 1967; to the dismay of North America and has taken on the nick- name: Crane their fans. City A Zadishe Freeman Info-Graphic Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Toronto http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto http://www.toronto.ca http://tobuilt.ca Feel free to download and/or share the info graphic with others for any non- commercial use but with credits. For info-graphic or other design requests contact [email protected] Freeman's Mind Zi zadishefreeman.com @Zadishe MTORONTO zadishefreeman.com A Quick History of Toronto 1787 - Present: 200 + years from The Town of York to Crane City zadishefreeman.com Toronto has risen to one of the most desireable cities in the world due to the high standard of living and open arms to immigrants. The History of Toronto is outlined in this info-graphic; that spans the year of its inception in 1787 until present day. The Toronto Purchase 1787 The Toronto Purchase took place on Sept. 23, 1787 at The Bay of Quinte between The British Crown & Mississaugas of New Credit for 250,808 acres of what became York County (most of current Toronto). Map of the Toronto Purchase Town of York / Upper Canada 1793 - 1834 The Town of York was established in 1793 by Governor He believed it to John Graves Simcoe. than the existing is the current city be a superior capital one; Newark which of Niagra on the Lake York Became the capital of Upper Canada, British North America Feb. 1, 1796 The Battle of York was part of the War of 1812. It was occupied,pillaged & partially burned down on April 27, 1813. The Old Town of York was laid out in 10 original blocks between Adelaide & Front streets. Population/Demographics 1793 - 3 & unknown # of aborignals 1796 - 200 soldiers 400 civilians 1812 - 1460 1813 - 720 1825 - 1,600 1832 - 5,550 1834 - 9,250 ATTACK ON YORK (TORONTO) APRIL 27 1813 Cestle Frenke Sheeffe Re YORK British & Indians Fort Garrise agozine Le Toranta HARBOUR tern et First Position Secen Pesition SThe Fleet Block Noudee Gibraiter Pt LAKE ONTARIO The City of (Old) Toronto 1834 - 1954 Coat of Arms of (Old) Toronto Toronto was TELLIGENCE DUSTRY incorporated as a city in 1834, after being Town of York and became part of York County. INTEGRI The earliest Toronto neighbourhoods were the 5 wards the city was split into in 1834. The wards were Old Toronto 1830's named for the patron saints of the 4 British Isles, St. David St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick and St. Lawrence, the patron saint of Canada. Lake Ontario The City of Toronto Toronto Mega - 1954 - 1998 City 1998 - Now In 1954, York Region became Metropolitan Toronto In 1998 the megacity of Toronto came into existence. Toronto The new City became the 5th largest city in North America at 2.4 million. Hall broke ground Nov 6, 1961 and opened it's doors Sept 13, 1965. Toronto's Growing Population (millions) 7.0 6.5 6.3 5.5 In 1967 the 5 Boroughs of North York, Scarborough Etobicoke, York and East York were amalgamated 2.9 2.9 2.5 and added to Metro - 2006 2011 2016 2021 politan Toronto Toronto GTA The CN Tower opened in 1976; it was the worlds Toronto is the financial center of Canada & TEX tallest structure home to and still is the symbol of Toronto the world's 7th largest stock exchange Toronto is home to 6 professional sports teams; The Blue Jays; The Maple Leafs; The Rock; The FC; The Argonauts; and The Raptors Crane City TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Toronto is Toronto currently has the most high primarily hockey town but the beloved Leafs a rise construction development in haven't won the Stanley Cup since 1967; to the dismay of North America and has taken on the nick- name: Crane their fans. City A Zadishe Freeman Info-Graphic Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Toronto http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto http://www.toronto.ca http://tobuilt.ca Feel free to download and/or share the info graphic with others for any non- commercial use but with credits. For info-graphic or other design requests contact [email protected] Freeman's Mind Zi zadishefreeman.com @Zadishe MTORONTO zadishefreeman.com A Quick History of Toronto 1787 - Present: 200 + years from The Town of York to Crane City zadishefreeman.com Toronto has risen to one of the most desireable cities in the world due to the high standard of living and open arms to immigrants. The History of Toronto is outlined in this info-graphic; that spans the year of its inception in 1787 until present day. The Toronto Purchase 1787 The Toronto Purchase took place on Sept. 23, 1787 at The Bay of Quinte between The British Crown & Mississaugas of New Credit for 250,808 acres of what became York County (most of current Toronto). Map of the Toronto Purchase Town of York / Upper Canada 1793 - 1834 The Town of York was established in 1793 by Governor He believed it to John Graves Simcoe. than the existing is the current city be a superior capital one; Newark which of Niagra on the Lake York Became the capital of Upper Canada, British North America Feb. 1, 1796 The Battle of York was part of the War of 1812. It was occupied,pillaged & partially burned down on April 27, 1813. The Old Town of York was laid out in 10 original blocks between Adelaide & Front streets. Population/Demographics 1793 - 3 & unknown # of aborignals 1796 - 200 soldiers 400 civilians 1812 - 1460 1813 - 720 1825 - 1,600 1832 - 5,550 1834 - 9,250 ATTACK ON YORK (TORONTO) APRIL 27 1813 Cestle Frenke Sheeffe Re YORK British & Indians Fort Garrise agozine Le Toranta HARBOUR tern et First Position Secen Pesition SThe Fleet Block Noudee Gibraiter Pt LAKE ONTARIO The City of (Old) Toronto 1834 - 1954 Coat of Arms of (Old) Toronto Toronto was TELLIGENCE DUSTRY incorporated as a city in 1834, after being Town of York and became part of York County. INTEGRI The earliest Toronto neighbourhoods were the 5 wards the city was split into in 1834. The wards were Old Toronto 1830's named for the patron saints of the 4 British Isles, St. David St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick and St. Lawrence, the patron saint of Canada. Lake Ontario The City of Toronto Toronto Mega - 1954 - 1998 City 1998 - Now In 1954, York Region became Metropolitan Toronto In 1998 the megacity of Toronto came into existence. Toronto The new City became the 5th largest city in North America at 2.4 million. Hall broke ground Nov 6, 1961 and opened it's doors Sept 13, 1965. Toronto's Growing Population (millions) 7.0 6.5 6.3 5.5 In 1967 the 5 Boroughs of North York, Scarborough Etobicoke, York and East York were amalgamated 2.9 2.9 2.5 and added to Metro - 2006 2011 2016 2021 politan Toronto Toronto GTA The CN Tower opened in 1976; it was the worlds Toronto is the financial center of Canada & TEX tallest structure home to and still is the symbol of Toronto the world's 7th largest stock exchange Toronto is home to 6 professional sports teams; The Blue Jays; The Maple Leafs; The Rock; The FC; The Argonauts; and The Raptors Crane City TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Toronto is Toronto currently has the most high primarily hockey town but the beloved Leafs a rise construction development in haven't won the Stanley Cup since 1967; to the dismay of North America and has taken on the nick- name: Crane their fans. City A Zadishe Freeman Info-Graphic Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Toronto http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto http://www.toronto.ca http://tobuilt.ca Feel free to download and/or share the info graphic with others for any non- commercial use but with credits. For info-graphic or other design requests contact [email protected] Freeman's Mind Zi zadishefreeman.com @Zadishe MTORONTO zadishefreeman.com