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History of Cabbagetown
Cabbagetown's history began in the 1840's when thousands of Irish immigrants settled here after fleeing the potato famins in their homeland. These first Cabbagetown residents were very poor. To put food on the table they grew cabbages on their front lawns, which is how this district came to be known as Cabbagetown
Cabbagetown's working class community was particulary hard hit by the Depression of the 1930's. Cabbagetown historian Hugh Garner, wrote that the Depression turned Cabbagetown into "the worst Anglo Saxon slum in North America". The worst slums were concentrated south of Gerrard Street. These homes were razed in the 1950's and replaced by the Regent Park housing development.
Cabbagetown was revitalized in the 1970's and 1980's by new home buyers, who restored much of this neighbourhoods fine collection of Victorian homes. Cabbagetown is now considered one of Toronto's most gentrified neighbourhoods.
Upcoming Events
May 26, 2012 · Entertainment COMMON THREAD FUNDRAISING CONCERT! CHANGING THE WORLD… ONE SONG AT A TIME!!May 27, 2012 · Festivals Pedestrian Sundays at Kensington MarketMay 28, 2012 · Community Bike Month Group Commute and Pancake BreakfastJun 1, 2012 · Family Fort York Family FUNdaysJun 1, 2012 · Family Mackenzie House Family FUNdays 2012 - Downtown East