An
affectionate name that
residents of
Toronto dubbed their
city during the early
1900's. The name was a
reflection of the city's
smokestacks that were then not viewed as an
environmental threat but as a sign of
industry,
growth and
wealth.
The old
name is
ironic if you look at the
sky on any given
day now in Toronto. The air is
thick with
orange smog and people die on
hot days due to the low
air quality.