Marion Thompson, pictured in the photographs below, was born in 1924 and grew up on a farm at Yorkwoods/ Grandravine in the Jane-Finch area. These photographs form some of the research gathered by Wanda MacNevin for a forthcoming book on the history of the Jane and Finch area.
Circa 1955. Photo courtesy of Wanda MacNevin.
Mid 1950s. Photo courtesy of Wanda MacNevin.
Recreation farm for the community in the Elia area, around 1950. Photo courtesy of Wanda MacNevin.
Marion Thompson's brother's house, around 1950. Photo courtesy of Wanda MacNevin.