Fire Station 344

 

This is Toronto Station 344 which was built in 1910 as Station 1910. It has undergone renovations and is fully modernized but still has that stately look about it.

A Winter Laneway

 

Before spring gets here I wanted to show you what our laneways looked like during winter. The city does no snow clearing in the lanes so it is up to each homeowner to clear in front of any garage being used. This winter the resulting piles almost covered any murals on the doors.These 2 abstract ones still stood out.

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world. 

Slow Progress

 

Construction of this condo building has been going on for years now so they must be doing a lot of fine details on the interior. A Starbucks sign has appeared on the ground floor which was a bit of a surprise since it looks like a long time before it will be opening.

Waiting For Spring

 

This pic was taken last September on a warm sunny day. Even the Sparrows were enjoying the sunshine. There have been very few birds around this winter. We are all waiting for spring.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world. 

Sitting Empty

 

Almost directly across the road from yesterday's post sits this small apartment building that has been sitting empty for years now. This is a very expensive part of town so a speculator must be waiting for something before going ahead with a development of some kind. It is a shame for it to sit empty.

A Favourite

 I have always liked this 8-plex building in the Annex neighbourhood especially in summer when the residents hang lots of planters on those porches. Even in winter it looks great.

Colourful Bins

 

The city has been decorating the garbage and recycling bins that are placed in parks. At first I thought neighbours were doing it but now realize that the decorations are official. It's a good idea.

Taking part is Signs2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.