Show Notes
It’s hard to overstate how much the railroads changed Toronto. For the next two episodes, we're going to tell the history of the railroads in Toronto through the story of most important train station in town - Union Station. Longtime podcast supporter Mitchell Daniels will join us to add his expert knowledge. Learn all about it on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Mitchell Daniels is an Educational Interpreter at The Village at Black Creek (formerly Black Creek Pioneer Village), where he brings history to life through engaging, story-driven programming. A dedicated museum and heritage professional, he serves as a board member with the Whitby Historical Society and Lynde House Museum, and contributes to heritage initiatives with Heritage Toronto, the Canadian National Exhibition, the Town of Ajax’s Heritage Advisory Committee, and Centennial College’s Museum and Cultural Management Program Advisory Committee. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ron111mitch111 Website - https://mitchelldaniels.wixsite.com/music
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