The block of buildings on Queen Street West between Portland and Bathurst Streets — the one pretty much destroyed by the recent six-alarm fire — has been my backdrop for accordion busking since my very first day.

In its memory, here’s a panoramic shot of that block of buildings, taken by my friend and first boss Kevin Steele (click the picture to see it at full size):


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Photo by Kevin Steele.

Joey deVilla

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  • Even after two years away that area still feels like home - is it wrong to be happy it wasn't the other side of the street with Shanghai Cowgirl and the Bovine?

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