Coming up at Heintzman Place !

The West Toronto Junction Historical Society presents a historical talk show recreating the grand days of the Heintzman Piano Factory once on the site of Heintzman Place.  We will meet the legendary characters that created the Junction as a village, town and then a city before it joined Toronto.  See why WTJHS is one of the most innovative and exciting historical societies in the city — and meet descendants of the Heintzman family with personal memories of the piano dynasty.

Sunday, Nov 20, 3:30 pm, in the Multi-Purpose room at 60 Heintzman St. following the Heintzman Place Board of Directors Meet and Greet event.

Check out this video preview excerpt from a WTJHS Heintzman month meeting:

[With much thanks to Andrew Brown for the video, and of course to Tom and George Heintzman]

and some video from our latest Heintzman walking tour:

[Again thanks to Andrew Brown for the video]

and,  Junction History Mash-Up performed by Humberside CI students to the music of Isaias Garcia’s Junction Suite, featuring the Heintzman Concerto for Imaginary Pianos:

- Canadian Pacific image

Today, rain or shine!

The goal of the Holiday Train is
to collect food and money for local food banks and to raise awareness in the fight against hunger. At each event, the Holiday Train provides a box car stage, a line up of great musical talents and a corporate contribution to the local food bank. The community, in turn, is encouraged to donate food and funds, all of which stays in the community.

Tuesday, November 29 6:15 p.m.,
Note New Location: 750 Runnymede Rd, in front of CP Lambton yard office, parking only in Walmart lot [Runnymede south  of St. Clair, entrance opposite Ryding Ave.]

More info:   CPR Holiday Train

The York Pioneer and Historical Society

with Audrey Fox, President, The York Pioneer and Historical Society.  For almost a century and half, the York Pioneers have worked to fulfill the founders’ goal  of “preserving the past for the future”.  Audrey plans to bring the scale model of Scadding Cabin, Toronto’s oldest house, usually housed at the CNE.

7:30 PM
Refreshments and Business Meeting

8:15 PM
Presentation