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In 1884, the area south of Danforth Avenue, north of Queen Street and extending from the Don River to Greenwood Avenue became part of Toronto. Annexation brought improvements in public service. In 1888, the Toronto Street Railway established a horse-drawn streetcar service along Broadview from Queen Street to the corner of Danforth Avenue. In 1909, the village of Chester, located south of Todmorden, was annexed to the city.

Anticipating rapid growth in the area, local merchants responded by building stores along the south side of the Danforth.

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However, the single most important event to usher in an era of urban development was the completion of the Bloor Street Viaduct, initially named the Prince Edward Viaduct, across the Don River in 1919.