Laura Secord store, November 5, 1954. Image by Gilbert A. Milne. Courtesy of the City of Toronto Archives.
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Resource ID
11403
Access
Open
Credit Line
Image by Gilbert A. Milne. Courtesy of the City of Toronto Archives.
Date of Creation
05 November 1954
Keywords
food history, chocolate
Program Category
Education and Engagement
Rights
City of Toronto
Caption
Laura Secord store, November 5, 1954. Image by Gilbert A. Milne. Courtesy of the City of Toronto Archives.
Description
Frank O'Connor opened the original Laura Secord location at 354 Yonge Street in 1913 with his wife Mary. They sold chocolates and candies that were made in their kitchen in the apartment above the store. The design of the store was intended to look "homey."