Historic Toronto Photo Gallery - North York
David Gibson was a Scottish immigrant who made a living as a surveyor, helping the British colonial government settle this part of the colony. His original farmhouse was burned down after he fled following a rebelion in 1837, rebuilt into what we see today when he returned from the United States. Now hidden from Yonge Street behind highrises, the building was saved but had to be re-decorated for that era.
Surveyors used a Gunter's chain to lay out the lots for the colonial government. There was an urgency to settle Upper Canada, fearing the colony could be under threat from the Americans south of the border.
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In the 19th century, this part of the city was a rural farming area. The Zion Schoolhouse was built in 1869 to give free education to the farming community's children. It only had 1 classroom, which was used for all grades. The building is only open during special occasions, such as Doors Open and Family Day.
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