When I went to London, England, I visited The Museum of London and it gave me a deep appreciation for the city and its history, which enhanced my visit immensely.
When I was a reporter, many, many moons ago, I remember interviewing people who talked about creating a similar museum for Toronto -- one devoted to its creation and evolution as a city. At the time there were scads of artifacts moldering away in boxes somewhere, which was a shame.
When I was a reporter, many, many moons ago, I remember interviewing people who talked about creating a similar museum for Toronto -- one devoted to its creation and evolution as a city. At the time there were scads of artifacts moldering away in boxes somewhere, which was a shame.
Well, sad to say, there still is no Toronto city museum, though after two decades after the conversation a site has been chosen: the Canada Malting Silos near Bathurst and Queen's Quay. (Hard to say what's happening there... the website hasn't been updated in awhile.)
But now there is an online project that attempts to fill the void. It's a nifty little site and hopefully will keep interest in a museum alive.
However, as with a lot of Toronto projects, I can't help thinking that it takes a ridiculously long amount of time to take anything from concept to reality, which only can hurt our city in the end.
However, as with a lot of Toronto projects, I can't help thinking that it takes a ridiculously long amount of time to take anything from concept to reality, which only can hurt our city in the end.
Shame, that.
Vanessa
1 comment:
Vanessa, I share your frustration with how long it takes but since it is a natural product of the public system, my frustration is easily dissipated by optimism when I hear of projects like this :)
Not sure if you heard of 'Back in Time, 2009', but here's a trailer for it. Its a pretty cool short film about Toronto's evolution.
http://www.torontourbanfilmfestival.com/films/back-time
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