Museum in the Streets: Lake Street

The Longfellow section of East Lake St will soon have a self-guided walking tour of local historical and cultural sites. It's part of the 'Museum in the Streets: Lake Street' project that will feature similar tours along Lake St at Midtown and West Lake St. The Museum in the Streets is a concept, and a company, created by Patrick Cardon, a museum director, historian and promoter of cultural heritage. These outdoor museums feature a series of panels with photos, descriptions and maps, and are designed, according to the Lake Street Council, to "foster a sense of historical identity, educate, encourage preservation of local historic sites and promote the knowledge of the stories, events and traditions of Lake Street." Did you know that from 1905 to 1911, Lake Street between 31st & 33rd Avenues had its own 10-acre Wonderland Amusement Park? Check out this article in the TC Daily Planet to find out more!