Norina D'Agostini, Historical Researcher, Toronto Police Service -Museum museum@torontopolice.on.ca Ed Janiszewski for the Community History Project edjan@teksavvy.com
Described Location: Runs N/S between London St. and lane #3201, one west of Markham Street.
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| At Palmerston Ave. looking east | At Markham St. looking west |
At the south west corner of Markham and London Streets stands the first and only former Police Station which was built in 1912 to serve Seaton Village and the surrounding areas of an expanding city. Once referred to as "The Old London Station" it was formally #11 Station. Originally there were stables in the rear and detention cells in the basement of this listed heritage building, which is deserving of designation. Currently, it continues to serve the community as an EMS services depot for ambulances and supervisory vehicles and EMS staff. The former Police offices also have several community social services using the space.
The following information is courtesy of the Toronto Police Museum with thanks to Historical Researcher, Ms. D'Agostini.
1.) Police War Horse Lane:
August 1914. In the balmy heat of the Toronto summer 18 proud, strong horses were hand-picked from the
Toronto Police Mounted Unit to serve as part of the first contingent of Canadian fighters sent to the Great War. Only one of the 18 would survive the war: a horse named Bunny. Watch the tribute video at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nz2cTH0gGM&feature=youtu.be