Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Davenport Road

I love these signs that the Historical Board installs around town since they give so much information that you would otherwise spend a lot of time searching for. This one found at Davenport Rd & Bathurst St gives a bit of the history of Davenport Rd which is one of the oldest roads in the city and was a trail used by First Nation people for many years before Toronto was founded.
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21 comments:

  1. eileeninmdJanuary 4, 2017 at 8:59 AM

    Hello, the sign is pretty and it is nice they provide this historical information. Have a happy day and week ahead!

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  2. CloudiaJanuary 4, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    You live in such a rich city of culture and history!

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  3. s.cJanuary 4, 2017 at 9:38 AM

    Is there still a piece of road to see?

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  4. SharonJanuary 4, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    That is certainly an interesting bit of history. Reading it I can't even imagine the hardships people of that era had to endure in order to survive in the area.

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 4, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    Such a good idea Pat, I must admit these days if there is any info around what I'm taking a shot of, it gets snapped too!

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  6. 21 WitsJanuary 4, 2017 at 11:21 AM

    Beautiful. I really enjoy discovering things like this too!

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  7. William KendallJanuary 4, 2017 at 12:00 PM

    A pretty plaque. I remember growing up asking my mother how long it would take to see every historical plaque in the country. She said more time than people get in a lifetime, and I expect she was right!

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  8. CatalystJanuary 4, 2017 at 12:22 PM

    I think it is a good idea to preserve the history of the Native Americans, even though they get no credit for the name of the road.

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  9. ChristineJanuary 4, 2017 at 12:43 PM

    Well worth stopping to read this & indeed share it here in a photo!

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  10. VioletSkyJanuary 4, 2017 at 2:33 PM

    My old stomping grounds!

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  11. TomJanuary 4, 2017 at 2:52 PM

    ...a lot classier than what I see here.

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  12. LowellJanuary 4, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    I agree that such signs are a great asset to a city. How else will people know what transpired at any given place or crossroads?

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  13. Photo CacheJanuary 4, 2017 at 3:23 PM

    I read these when I encounter them. They provide so much historical information.

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  14. Taken For GrantedJanuary 4, 2017 at 4:29 PM

    There are historical markers across our state. My friend always says, "Something happened here once, and then everyone left." This sums up most of them.

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  15. BillJanuary 4, 2017 at 4:44 PM

    A great way to learn what or who came before you. I always take a photo of the info because is easier than trying to remember it. Nice post!

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  16. RevrunnerJanuary 4, 2017 at 6:39 PM

    Always enriching to know who has preceded you.

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  17. JimJanuary 4, 2017 at 8:20 PM

    Interesting.

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  18. The Furry GnomeJanuary 4, 2017 at 9:25 PM

    That's quite interesting!

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  19. Tony McGurkJanuary 5, 2017 at 2:09 AM

    The sign looks lovely with the brass & black background

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  20. MoJanuary 5, 2017 at 5:15 AM

    I think they are great too. Some of the newer ones in London now have barcodes that enable you to upload more information on your smart phone

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  21. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 6, 2017 at 10:22 AM

    I love informational/historical marker signs too and always read and take pictures for further reference. Bbut I've never seen them explaining city streets and roads before...this is such a good idea. And what interesting history it is here.

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