tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post4072615332140197079..comments2023-10-25T12:05:13.761-04:00Comments on Barbara Martin: My Town Monday - Casa Loma in TorontoBarbara Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-79803735062524851752008-10-29T21:57:00.000-04:002008-10-29T21:57:00.000-04:00Steve, Sir Henry wasn't the only rich person build...Steve, Sir Henry wasn't the only rich person building a castle replica in Ontario at the turn of the 20th century. There are several in the Kingston area.<BR/><BR/>Linda, now you can put Casa Loma on your list to visit when you return.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-88429525442337823642008-10-28T19:56:00.000-04:002008-10-28T19:56:00.000-04:00I've been to Toronto twice, but never got to visit...I've been to Toronto twice, but never got to visit Casa Loma, much to my regret. Thanks for the virtual tour, Barbara. What a gorgeous building. I'm so glad the Kiwanis club was able to save it and preserve for future generations. Next time.<BR/><BR/>LindaLinda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-33262574412649635782008-10-28T15:51:00.000-04:002008-10-28T15:51:00.000-04:00Pretty amazing what those fin-de-seicle plutocrats...Pretty amazing what those fin-de-seicle plutocrats were able to do, eh? Hard to imagine Bill Gates or the Sultan of Brunei building something this cool!Steve Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561234111786788616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-42299199030027839172008-10-28T13:41:00.000-04:002008-10-28T13:41:00.000-04:00Thomas and Shipley, thank you for your kind commen...Thomas and Shipley, thank you for your kind comment.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-68765611656619317782008-10-28T09:13:00.000-04:002008-10-28T09:13:00.000-04:00Stunning post, the pictures really add color to th...Stunning post, the pictures really add color to the post. I like the way the post and the pictures give a comprehensive perspectiveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17354988177818684597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-45005922252812677612008-10-28T01:08:00.000-04:002008-10-28T01:08:00.000-04:00Margaret, I do have these virtual tours of histori...Margaret, I do have these virtual tours of historical buildings once in awhile.<BR/><BR/>David, welcome. I appreciate the beauty and craftmanship that went into the planning and construction of this building. Casa Loma is a wonderful reminder of days from another era.<BR/><BR/>Jenny, memories are nice to keep.<BR/><BR/>Reb, it is a beautiful place. I like the idea of the cassettes so you can takeBarbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-518195542396870772008-10-27T21:32:00.000-04:002008-10-27T21:32:00.000-04:00i do, was most impressed by the secret passages, t...i do, was most impressed by the secret passages, tho a tad tight for me :O lollaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-36335543527569696652008-10-27T20:45:00.000-04:002008-10-27T20:45:00.000-04:00What a great place. I know I have seen it in movie...What a great place. I know I have seen it in movies and on telly, but if I ever get out to Toronto I will have to see it in person. Thanks to the Kiwanis and the city for saving it.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-6562669665013445012008-10-27T17:18:00.000-04:002008-10-27T17:18:00.000-04:00I haven't been there in years! Thanks for the trip...I haven't been there in years! Thanks for the trip down memory lane! I love the photos.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-4651321449653827172008-10-27T14:44:00.000-04:002008-10-27T14:44:00.000-04:00Thank you for your kind words and commentary about...Thank you for your kind words and commentary about the stewardship of Casa Loma and the Kiwanis.<BR/><BR/>This location is a vital and famous part of our heritage in TorontoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-11484931050245302562008-10-27T13:53:00.000-04:002008-10-27T13:53:00.000-04:00Wow, what a tour, it is always nice to be able to ...Wow, what a tour, it is always nice to be able to wonder through these places at your own pace. Thanks for sharing these photos and telling about the castle, it is such a beautiful place. Just stopping by to say Hi and inviting you to come on by.Margaret Cloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193782261129586110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-92167131714126643492008-10-27T13:38:00.000-04:002008-10-27T13:38:00.000-04:00Debra, I enjoy discovering and looking at these gr...Debra, I enjoy discovering and looking at these grand places for a look into a long gone era.<BR/><BR/>Webradio, thank you.<BR/><BR/>Tony, then you have good memories.<BR/><BR/>Willow, there are historic landmarks in the Kingston vicinity which I will be posting about soon, that I'm certain you will find to be equally wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Travis, you have a huge state to look in.<BR/><BR/>Charles,Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-59181040391646950672008-10-27T12:41:00.000-04:002008-10-27T12:41:00.000-04:00I have been there. Twice. It's fabulous and so are...I have been there. Twice. It's fabulous and so are these pictures.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-25784876202811683802008-10-27T11:47:00.000-04:002008-10-27T11:47:00.000-04:00Lana, it's always nice to revisit places you've li...Lana, it's always nice to revisit places you've lived in, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Barrie, that makes two of us.<BR/><BR/>Merisi, horses would have liked the stables: natural light, air circulation and good bedding.<BR/><BR/>Your blog has an exquisite grace.<BR/><BR/>Dark Wolf, I have always loved castles. It must be from a past life.<BR/><BR/>Bernard, indeed it is.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-82189895298259977812008-10-27T11:45:00.000-04:002008-10-27T11:45:00.000-04:00No doubt your summer residence!No doubt your summer residence!Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-42896394227518912882008-10-27T11:40:00.000-04:002008-10-27T11:40:00.000-04:00We are woefully shy of interesting architecture in...We are woefully shy of interesting architecture in my neck of the woods but I might try and dig up some for a future MTM.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-61263152429405306552008-10-27T09:56:00.001-04:002008-10-27T09:56:00.001-04:00It would have been such a shame if the city had to...It would have been such a shame if the city had torn it down! I love to see beautiful old landmarks preserved like this. Gorgeous!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-56080939573186398822008-10-27T09:56:00.000-04:002008-10-27T09:56:00.000-04:00wow... thx barbara, it's been eons since my last v...wow... thx barbara, it's been eons since my last visit there....laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-84296563922738128332008-10-27T09:23:00.000-04:002008-10-27T09:23:00.000-04:00Too greastest post !Lots of nices photos...Nice ex...Too greastest post !<BR/><BR/>Lots of nices photos...<BR/><BR/>Nice explain with these photos...Webradiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865729926365127073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-44512982218984205612008-10-27T09:11:00.000-04:002008-10-27T09:11:00.000-04:00It's wonderful that these old places built by such...It's wonderful that these old places built by such fine craftsmen have been restored and preserved. Thanks for another look.debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676300309029588465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-7570851553511484412008-10-27T09:08:00.000-04:002008-10-27T09:08:00.000-04:00Hill House is one magnificent looking structure.Hill House is one magnificent looking structure.BernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-13266502206609193502008-10-27T05:04:00.000-04:002008-10-27T05:04:00.000-04:00It looks absolutely marvelous :)It looks absolutely marvelous :)Mihai A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08534691063946241019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-35315480146105097482008-10-27T03:15:00.000-04:002008-10-27T03:15:00.000-04:00Casa Loma is a truly wonderful place! The horses' ...Casa Loma is a truly wonderful place! The horses' stables must be among the most luxurious ever, and the conservatory looks like a place where I'd love to have tea. Thank you for giving us a virtual tour! :-)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for visiting my blog and your kind comment and link to my blog!Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-24660528319177410842008-10-27T01:54:00.000-04:002008-10-27T01:54:00.000-04:00Can you believe I've never been to Casa Loma. Even...Can you believe I've never been to Casa Loma. Even with these great photos, I should go the next time I'm up.Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-36761270271506367002008-10-27T00:55:00.000-04:002008-10-27T00:55:00.000-04:00I lived in Toronto for a year with a couple of fri...I lived in Toronto for a year with a couple of friends. We were all security guards at the time. I joked about wanting to work at Casa Loma so that when someone asked what I did for a living, I could say, "I guard the castle."<BR/>Lovely pix!Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.com