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As is the case with life in the early 21st century, inhabitants in the early days of Toronto lived dynamic lives that linked them to many parts of the vibrant city. A person who worked for a brewery or distillery would also attend a church, shop in a variety of shops and markets, frequent a local tavern and so on. But for those who were at the helm of larger commercial interests, such as Wm Gooderham and James G. Worts, their lives affected and were affected by activities that lead to shaping the evolving society. For example, Worts and Gooderham played significant roles in the development of railroads, banks, shipping, hotels, schools and churches.

This section provides a sampling of ways in which the perveyors of 'booze' helped shape Toronto in the 1800s.

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York (Toronto) in 1803
1803
Looking east along the shore of Lake Ontario at York (Toronto)

Credits:
From "Illustrated Toronto: Past and Present", by J. Timperlake, published in Toronto, by Peter A Gross, 1877, p. 56.

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York (Toronto) Waterfront and Fishmarket,, 1830
1830
Looking west from the mouth of the Don River, York (now Toronto), Canada

Credits:
from 'Illustrated Toronto: Past and Present", by J. Timperlake, Toronto, 1877, p. 89

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King Street East,, 1834
1834
King Street East, Toronto

Credits:
in Timperlake, J., "Illustrated Toronto: Past and Present", Toronto: Peter Gross, 1877, p. 25

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Little Trinity Church
20 July 1843
King Street East, at Trinity Street, Toronto, Canada

Credits:
Photo: Douglas Worts, Toronto, Canada

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Enoch Turner Schoolhouse
1848
Trinity Street, south of King Street, Toronto, Canada

Credits:
Photo: Douglas Worts, Toronto, Canada

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Enoch Turner School House
1848
Trinity Street, south of King Street, Toronto, Canada

Credits:
Photo: Douglas Worts, Toronto, Canada

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Canada Permanent Savings and Loan Company
late 19th century
14 Toronto St, Toronto, Canada

Credits:
Illustration: in "Illustrated Toronto: Past and Present", by J. Timperlake, published in Toronto, by Peter A Gross, 1877, p. 250.

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Bank of Toronto - blotter from 1920s
1920s
Wellington and Church Streets, Toronto, Canada

Credits:
Collection: Douglas Worts, Toronto, Canada

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Toronto Grey & Bruce Railway
about 1870s

Credits:
photo: Boston Mills Collection, see

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King Edward Hotel
about 1905
King Street East, south side, east of Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada

Credits:
Post Card. (City of Toronto Archives, Series 330, File 399)