in 1954), but remained independent from Toronto. During this time, American novelist Ernest Hemingway resided in the Humewood–Cedarvale community, writing for ''The Toronto Star''. North and west of Oakwood–Vaughan is the Fairbank community (Fairbank, Toronto). Silverthorn (Silverthorn, Toronto) is west of Fairbank. Silverthorn (and Fairbank) is described as "Toronto's hidden San Francisco" in reference to its "steep streets, staircases, and unusual views of houses