Today, the “39 Steps” staircase looks a little worse for wear, with some paving stones missing and cracked, although their mossiness makes the stairs feel mysterious and perhaps slightly haunted. Jen St. Denis reports our latest edition of Place Detective. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published March 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/03/24/Whimsical-Statues-Place-Detective/

Whimsical Statues Guard This Urban Staircase. Who Built It

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