Toronto phone book 1960

Guide 221, directories, telephone books and archives of ontario. City directories on microfilm or microfiche and selected telephone books and county directories on microfilm are filed in cabinets in the 7th floor microforms area. I am pleased to say that for a decade i was really active in this scene, performing and recording music as a young sax player. About british phone books, 18801984 this collection contains british phone books published between 1880, the year after the public telephone service was introduced to the uk, and 1984, from the historic phone book collection held by bt archives. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. Another book, published by dundurn press, containing 80 of torontos old movie theatres will be released in the spring of 2016, entitled, torontos movie theatres of yesteryearbrought back to thrill you again. The red rocket as they were called with name jane st. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Telephone directories contain addresses and phone numbers and can be quite helpful in locating living relatives or possible relatives with the same surname or a similar surname. The directory links ive provided are for the city of toronto, however the 1837, 184647, and 185051 directories in my list include peel county and therefore toronto township. Find a business or professional service provider in edmonton, white pages canada.

April 2019 this guide will help you find county and city directories, phone books and voters lists that are in the archives collections. Mar 05, 2015 1960s decorating time capsule blast from the past. For toronto, the first directory was published in 1833a year before the town of york even became the city of toronto. Digital archive toronto city directories, 17971899, is available online from the toronto public library and the ebooks can be viewed in pdf format. The next one, published in 1837, included the whole home district, and therefore all of todays toronto including. Person searches are limited to a maximum of 25 results. In the usa, at the start of the 1960s, they were generally the desk model with a rotary dial, like this one. Toronto then and now, published by pavilion press london england explores 75 of the citys historic buildings.

Over the next 25 years, five more directories were issued by various publishers. The phone company in most cities publishes a directory of everyone in that area. Old telephone books possibly the worlds largest online collection of phone. Headlines in torontos newspapers in the 1960s historic toronto. Well, with a lot of encouragement from my blog partner, gary, i have agreed to try to write about some of my experiences performing as a musician and contributing to the toronto sound of the 60s. City directory 1884 streets this directory entry shows only the head of household usually male at an address, rather than. Nysl holdings are listed below in alphabetical order by. The cover is white and pink in color and features an image of a telephone repairman. Aug 15, 2016 internet links to email and street addresses, telephone directories, zip codes, state abbreviations, package delivery information. Mar 12, 2014 the toronto of this period has been termed a boom town for all the changes that took place in such a short period of time. Publication date 1960 publisher toronto, might directories etc.

I need to find directories of halton and york counties for mid 1960s and on. Toronto from the qew above the lakeshore road west motel strip. I am pleased to say that for a decade i was really active in this scene, performing. A 1960s toronto photo extravaganza blogto toronto blog. If one of your ancestors ran a business, look for an advertisement. Toronto yellow pages phone books in ontario on whitepages. There is a microfilm listing on the general reference bookshelves of the reading room. Today, phone books have become of even less value with the prevalent use of cellphones as cellphone listings are not included in phone. The year 2001 was the last one polk published the criss cross directories. Toronto residential phone book by name, address, postal code or by reverse phone number lookup, edmonton a to z name directory, find a resident of edmonton by last name. Toronto township was part of peel county and now is a community in the modern city of mississauga. The vitality of that 60s musical scene comes vividly to life in yonge street. City directories, telephone books and county directories do not circulate, but are available for use onsite. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more.

Thomas, ontario 1956 brantfordwoodstock, ontario 1957 sarniapetrolia, ontario 1958 oshawa, ontario 1955 galt guelph kitchenerwaterloo, ontario 1958 bellevilletrenton, ontario. Publication date 1965 publisher toronto, might directories etc. Taken on the way home from our florida vacation in 1960. This directory contains entries for faculty and staff as well as departmental and senior administrative offices. Although the decade does predate the rise of the torontos first modern skyscrapers the td centre wasnt built until the late 1960s and the building and population booms of the 1970s, the 50s. Nov 17, 2006 phone exchange names once defined neighbourhoods. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Directories, telephone books and voters lists 221 research guide most recent update. Phoneaddress directories international directories area code locators state abbreviations zip.

Locate and compare telephone directories in toronto on, yellow pages local listings. This video is not intended to be viewed by anyone under the age of 14. The toronto city directories of the 1920s, for example, contain many photographs of city buildings. Toronto white pages phone books in kansas ks whitepages. Internet links to email and street addresses, telephone directories, zip codes, state abbreviations, package delivery information. This item is a telephone book for evergreen park, oak lawn, and other nearby communities published in 1965. If you are looking to use the classified or name index, order the first 3 reels for the year you are interested in. The microfilm may also be available through other libraries. Search toronto city digital directories from the 18th, 19th and 20th century.

Around 1962 or 1963, they introduced the princess phone, which looked like this. The toronto city directories are also available through microfilm interloan. Today, phone books have become of even less value with the prevalent use of cellphones as cellphone listings are not included in phone books or 411. In the upper right above the window is heading west to jane st. Ontario white pages ontario phone directory lookup. There is no date for this photo but it does show the burlington gazette newspaper office, the old raymond hotel, and williamson furniture and undertaker. City directories toronto branch, ontario genealogical society. You can use the toronto a to z name directory to find a resident of toronto by last name. A separate section for the home district was included in the toronto directories of 1837 and 184647, the county of york in 185051 and the counties of york and peel in 1866. Get the best deals on telephone booth when you shop the largest online selection at. Toronto from the qew 1960 toronto from the qew above the. As suburban communities grew, their residents may also have been included in directories as separate listings.

The toronto of this period has been termed a boom town for all the changes that took place in such a short period of time. Headlines in torontos newspapers in the 1960s historic. Not intended for children sears wish book 1960s christmas. As torontos population expanded, the directories covering 19501983 grew so massive that four reels of microfilm are required to copy them. Digital toronto city directories toronto public library. Telephone directories contain addresses and phone numbers and can be quite. People search in toronto, toronto residential phone book, white pages canada. Phone address directories international directories area code locators state abbreviations zip codes package delivery services u. Mights greater toronto city directory, 1965 internet archive. As an example, the york commercial directory, street guide, and register, 18334. In response to the picture of toronto in the 1960s in question is bloor st. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Today, phone books have become of even less value with the prevalent use of cellphones as cellphone listings are not. Phone exchange names once defined neighbourhoods the globe.

Think your friends might be familiar with this business. Directories were being published annually for toronto by 1861. Find a person in toronto by name, address, postal code or by reverse phone number lookup. Around 1962 or 1963, they introduced the princess phone, which l. Toronto city directory, might, 1900 free internet archive.

Find and contact people in our toronto, on white pages on 411. Phone exchange names once defined neighbourhoods the. Phone booth payphone directory holder wooden phone booth phone book hardcover. Invariably in shiny black or possibly red, or industrial dark green. I commenced collecting important newspapers in 1951, but of all these. From the book the prints of burlington it was obviously a long ago era, long before brant street was paved when this photograph was taken. Winston churchill, 1960, in british phone books, 18801984, rudolf sieber. I commenced collecting important newspapers in 1951, but of all these newspapers, those of the 1960s contain the most memorable events. Now sold, the interior decor is a time capsule, blast from the past and is unforgettable. Headlines in torontos newspapers in the 1960s 01 apr. The phone company in most cities publishes a directory of everyone in that area who has a listed phone number.

But better yet all the text is fully searchable by keywords such as name, occupation, business, street name, address, phone number, etc. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You can also find a business or professional service provider in toronto. Digital toronto city directories toronto public library has digitized all of the toronto city directories in its collections that were published between 1833 and 1969. Hereinafter, phone books are an alternate choice, but are not as useful. The archives also has copies of microfilmed bell telephone books for ontario for 1879 1979. City of toronto, ontario online historical directories expand your research by checking out the canada online historical newspapers here. The toronto public library has digitized several peel county. Jan 09, 2016 well, with a lot of encouragement from my blog partner, gary, i have agreed to try to write about some of my experiences performing as a musician and contributing to the toronto sound of the 60s. For toronto, the first directory was published in 1833a year before the town of. Dec 16, 2018 although the decade does predate the rise of the toronto s first modern skyscrapers the td centre wasnt built until the late 1960s and the building and population booms of the 1970s, the 50s. Torontos history in phone numbers february 6, 2008 by matthew blackett when i was growing up in the toronto suburb of willowdale, the community where downtown north york is located, almost all of my friends had phone numbers that started with 22 as in 2262174, the home number of my youth, now in use by a real estate agency. We make ourselves available to clients needing to book a consultation or workshop 7 days a week between 10am10pm however, even we of hammers and gold are not.

City of toronto, ontario online historical directories. Everybody is flabbergasted about this 1960s decorating inside a toronto home that was for sale. It was the first time phone designers started thinking about the. With a new subway and expressways, the city grew up a lot in the 1960s. This guide will help you find county and city directories, phone books and voters lists. Check the table of contents in each volume or consult this places in digital toronto city directories finding aid created by the toronto public library. The assassinations and deaths were profoundly sad, but memories of the first american in space and canadas centennial were joyous and inspired. Toronto public library has digitized all of the toronto city directories in its collections that were published between 1833 and 1969. Microfilm interloan service city of toronto directories. Where there was a loop where it would turn around to head back east. Expand your research by checking out the canada online historical newspapers here. Toronto from the qew 1960 toronto from the qew above the l.