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    A Journey Back In Time

    Taking a Walk on Historic Danforth Avenue By: Lindsay Reid Luminoso  Have you ever wondered just how the Danforth got its look and feel? Join us as we journey back in time examining some of Danforth’s more iconic features. Our exploration continues at Coxwell Avenue.  Coxwell and Danforth – Danforth Car Barns and the East Danforth Area Moving out of the traditional Greek town area, we come to what is considered East Danforth or “Little York.” In the early twentieth century, this area offered little in the wake of amenities. However, with expansion of two major streetcar lines, The City of Toronto and the Toronto Civic Railways (TCR) needed a…