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    Episodes 3-4 of our documentary series & new oral history videos up on our website

    Episode 3, titled “New Heights,” focuses on the introduction of new building techniques and materials (i.e. concrete forming, flying form and drywall) in Toronto in the 1960s… Read more “Episodes 3-4 of our documentary series & new oral history videos up on our website”

    October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 by gilfernandes79

    City Builders nominated for 2019 Heritage Toronto Public History Award

    See the list of nominees here: https://www.heritagetoronto.org/what-we-do/heritage-toronto-awards/2019-public-history/

    August 20, 2019February 19, 2020 by gilfernandes79

    Daily Commercial News’ story on City Builders

    The Daily Commercial News, the leading news organ for the construction industry in Eastern Canada, has published an article on the City Builders project. See here.

    April 18, 2019 by gilfernandes79

    City Builders featured in York University’s Grad Life podcast

    The City Builders was featured in the York University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies podcast Grad Life, where Will Sloan interviewed Dr. Gilberto Fernandes about the various themes… Read more “City Builders featured in York University’s Grad Life podcast”

    March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 by gilfernandes79

    City Builders’ Myseum Intersections exhibit launch

    The City Builders’ exhibit at the Columbus Centre, part of this year’s Myseum of Toronto Intersections festival, was launched yesterday with a reception held in that Italian-Canadian… Read more “City Builders’ Myseum Intersections exhibit launch”

    March 25, 2019April 2, 2019 by gilfernandes79

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