Jane's walk: Riverdale (2008-05-04)

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Notes:

  1. Healthy House

  2. 152 Sparkhall Ave
  3. Bain Co-op

  4. 100 Bain Avenue
    Completed in in 1920s, the Courts consisted of 260 apartments, from one to four bedrooms, in 25 three-storey buildings, as well as two small double houses, scattered over two large city blocks. This unique set of buildings was the first social housing built in Canada.
    More info: http://www.100bain.com/History.html
  5. Bain Co-op, Another view

  6. Much of the Bain's appeal is in the colourful gardens that grace the courtyards, a result of the hard work of committed members
  7. St. Ann's Catholic Church

  8. 120 First Ave
    This church has a long history of charitable work, running a food bank and other social services.
  9. Fontbonne Place

  10. 791 Queen St. East
    Housing for homeless women founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Named in honour of Sister Delphine Fontbonne who came to Canada from the USA 1851 to run an orphanage.

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