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A Thousand Words for this City in Time

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Taylor C. Noakes

I don’t know for certain but I’m guessing this shot was taken in the summer of 1962 or 1963. It fascinates me because it shows our city at a crucial moment of transition. Look closely at this photograph and think … Continue reading →

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The Redpath Mansion – Now What?

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Taylor C. Noakes

Good news in the world of architectural heritage preservation (boy I like writing that) as culture minister Maka Kotto announced a thirty-day moratorium on the planned demolition of the historic Redpath Mansion. The culture ministry used a law stipulating that … Continue reading →

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