The world famous De Grassi Street has been an integral part of Canadian arts and culture and a much celebrated part of the Riverside community. Read all about it in our 12th feature of the ‘Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories’ series.
Posts Tagged: History
What’s in a Name? The Story of The Broadview Hotel in Toronto’s Riverside Neighbourhood
The Broadview Hotel today is a modern boutique hotel located in the heart of Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood at Queen Street East and Broadview. The iconic heritage building has a long and colourful story dating back to the 1800s. Explore it as part of our ‘Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories’ series!
It’s About Time: “Time: and A Clock” Public Art in Riverside
The Queen Street Viaduct, or ‘Riverside Bridge’ has become one of Toronto’s most iconic landmarks thanks to the public art project by the Riverside BIA in partnership with the City of Toronto, renowned Toronto artist Eldon Garnet and others.
Ramping up the Arts in Riverside
The ‘Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories’ Series is part of how we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of this incredible neighbourhood of community-builders. Read story #4 about the art piece by Christine Miller at the Riverside Arts Market and how it ‘Ramped up the Arts in Riverside’
A Telltale Sign of Riverside: Ron Fletcher and Stan Jones’ Riverside Gallery and the Riverdale ArtWalk
The ‘Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories’ Series is part of how we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of this incredible neighbourhood of community-builders. Read story #3 of the Riverside sign at 808 Queen St East and how local movers and shakers spurred some big and lasting initiatives in Toronto East End.