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Downsview Military Houses

Demolished Military in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Oct 24 2012

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Recent status Demolished
Location # 5674

The Canadian military built William Baker Park in 1953 and originally housed people from the air force in detached and semi-detached homes. They have been abandoned since the summer of 2012 and are still in great shape. Its a shame to lose them. I went back today to take some more pictures but got stopped by security, so be careful on how you go about getting in. I dont think they will be standing for much longer because they have started to take down another housing complex just down the street.

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11 years ago

Good call on sticking to the backyards. Saw one empty patrol car by the main entrance at 5pm. Saw the guard walking up the street, back to his car, shortly after. Once he left the premises, the coast was clear for 30 minutes until a new patrol car came on site. Got caught in the middle of the street, but the guard was a gentleman and escorted me out without any problems. Seems like it is quite hea

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11 years ago

Very pristine, Judging by tracks in the fresh snow, I would assume that it is patrolled several times a day. Several houses have open back doors, but be wary of the feral cats living there. Stick to the backyards. Not much to see, but worth a visit.

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12 years ago

wow....could spend a day or two just at this location.

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12 years ago

Thumbs up!