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The Boom Years:
1945–1970

Little Italy

Little Italy, The Beaches, Leslieville. Rosedale, Koreatown, The Danforth. The growth of Toronto is reflected in the expansion of its neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own distinct character and beauty, from distinct architecture to local restaurants, grocery stores and other amenities. Over the years, REALTORS® have sponsored local baseball and soccer teams, volunteered at local charity events, and have been visible on local bus bench ads. TRREB Members are proud to be part of their local communities.

Did you know?

  • A team of students and professors begin building Toronto’s first computer at the University of Toronto (1949)
  • Metro Toronto was newly composed of the City of Toronto, the towns of New Toronto, Mimico, Weston and Leaside; the villages of Long Branch, Swansea and Forest Hill; and the townships of Etobicoke, York, North York, East York, and Scarborough (1954)
  • Jane Jacobs moved to Toronto and played an important role in Toronto’s future urban planning and renewal (1968)

1957, photograph, City of Toronto Archives