This book is a collection of short articles touching on various facets of Etobicoke’s history, including indigenous and early european settlement, farming, businesses, public services, society and culture, buildings, transportation and waterways. The articles were selected from The Aldernews, the newsletter of the Etobicoke Historical Society. Offering glimpses into Etobicoke’s past, they have informed and delighted members of the Society for several decades. Through this compilation, the Society aims to share them with a wider audience.
Glimpses into Etobicoke’s Past will be of interest to current and former residents of Etobicoke who want to know more about that community, and to anyone curious about the history of Toronto and of Ontario.
- Author: Etobicoke Historical Society
- Paperback: 270 pages
- Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches
- Publisher: Etobicoke Historical Society