Peter Marshall is a longtime Torontonian and lifelong history enthusiast. His first foray into historical research was The Black Tie Guide, an encyclopedic website dedicated to the history and etiquette of men's formal wear. Created over a period of six years, it involved research at libraries across North America and ultimately became the foremost authority on the subject, drawing over 100,000 monthly visitors before being sold.

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His next undertaking was an extensive history of Toronto's Jarvis Street, profiling each of the more than 300 structures that once existed along its span.

It was during the many years of research for this Jarvis venture that developed an extensive knowledge of the resources available for historical property and genealogy records, and the ability to effectively interpret them. This passion led to the creation of Hogtown House Histories and the opportunity to expand his expertise to towns and cities across Ontario, spanning Dufferin, Middlesex, Perth and Hastings Counties and York and Peel Regions.

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