Let's Explore Richmond Hill - Museum of the Streets - Part 4. Some streets west of Yonge.

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It is not the time to go wandering the streets in far off lands.  It is a good time to put on a warm jacket and explore Richmond Hill’s old neighbourhoods.

The homes, and a few businesses, in the area just west of Yonge, on Wright and Richmond, and a few streets in between, can be a great diversion from the many concerns that may now consume us.

A walk here is not the time to be looking at the number of steps you have taken but rather look so you can see.

There is architectural detail to notice.

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

Observe the art on the front lawns.

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

There are lots of cues to slow down:

Watch the birds

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

Be meditative

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

Read a book

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

Stop for tea.

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

There are signs telling us what we should do.

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

The area is rich in heritage and rich in foliage.

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

There are many old buildings, often tucked behind homes.

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge 

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

Can you imagine what your school days would have been like in the original Richmond Hill High School (built in 1924).  Boys and girls went in separate entrances.  Thankfully L’Ecole Norvel Morrisseau has maintained the integrity of this building.

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge. L'Ecole Norvel Morrisseau

Another old home worthy of attention

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

And this was where author Farley Mowat lived at one time. (4 Elizabeth Street)

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

In case you wondered, "Hove-To" is a sailing term 

Not all residents are living in the past.  You may spot a number of Electric Vehicle Chargers.

Let's Explore Richmond Hill - the streets west of Yonge

Although there certainly are indications that we are moving ahead, we do appreciate the character of the past and a neighbourhood that slows us down.