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October 15 - Christie Street

This episode traces the development of Christie Street, named after William Mellis Christie, the famous biscuit manufacturer of Christie Brown and Company. Of special interest is the formation of the Garrison Creek and the area known today as Christie Pits Park which took place during the last glacial period, 10,000 years ago. Also included, are landmarks along Christie Street such as the Faema building, originally built by the Ford Motor Co. in 1914, and Artscape Wychwood Barns, formerly the TTC streetcar repair barns