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What Toronto looked like in the 1960s

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The 1960s were a time of significant social and cultural change in Toronto. The city was undergoing rapid growth and development, and many new buildings and landmarks were constructed during this period. The Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup in 1967, and the city played host to a number of major cultural events, including the opening of the Royal Ontario Museum. The city also saw an influx of immigrants from around the world, which added to its cultural diversity. Despite these positive developments, the 1960s were also a time of tension and conflict, as the city struggled with issues such as poverty and racial discrimination.

In the 1960s, Toronto was also home to a thriving music scene. Many popular bands and musicians got their start in Toronto during this time, including the legendary rock band Rush. The city was also home to many jazz clubs and other music venues, and it was a popular destination for touring musicians from around the world.

#1 View looking east on King St. W. at York St., 1960s.

View looking east on King St. W. at York St., 1960s.

Prince George Hotel to the right. To the left, the distinctive curved corner of the William H. Wright Building, then home to The Globe and Mail. Canadian Bank of Commerce Building in the background.

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#2 Looking south on York Street, from King. 91 York – New Prince George Hotel, 1961

Looking south on York Street, from King. 91 York - New Prince George Hotel, 1961

(Phil Maraquin in the Pyramid Room nitely). Daily Star van. Royal York visible in the background. Most important: that dude in the hat and unbuttoned shirt.

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#3 The windows have changed somewhat, but I’m fairly certain that this is Saint Peter’s Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1960s (completed 1955). East side of Mount Pleasant Ave., north of Eglinton Ave. E.

The windows have changed somewhat, but I’m fairly certain that this is Saint Peter’s Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1960s (completed 1955). East side of Mount Pleasant Ave., north of Eglinton Ave. E.

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#4 2 Carlton St. / Carlton Tower. NE corner of Yonge & College, 1960.

2 Carlton St. / Carlton Tower. NE corner of Yonge & College, 1960.

The patterned concrete screen wraps parking above grade. The clock is long gone, the smaller shops are now a Shoppers, and the screen is covered with ads. A 73-storey / 250m tower is proposed for the site.

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#5 Looking northwest towards Dundas & Parliament, 1960s.

Looking northwest towards Dundas & Parliament, 1960s.

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#6 Withrow Park wading pool, looking northwest toward Logan Avenue, 1960s.

Withrow Park wading pool, looking northwest toward Logan Avenue, 1960s.

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#7 Withrow Park, looking east (ESE) across the park from the wading pool toward the outdoor rink, 1960s

Withrow Park, looking east (ESE) across the park from the wading pool toward the outdoor rink, 1960s

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#8 928-938ish Dufferin Street, c.1960s. The houses were rental, owned by the Denison Estate and sold in the late 1920s, just south of what is now Croatia Street.

928-938ish Dufferin Street, c.1960s. The houses were rental, owned by the Denison Estate and sold in the late 1920s, just south of what is now Croatia Street.

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#9 N C Cameron & Sons, (Importers) 919 Dufferin St., 1960s. This is on the NE corner of Dufferin and Dufferin Park Ave. Now an apartment building. Houses to the north still stand.

N C Cameron & Sons, (Importers) 919 Dufferin St., 1960s. This is on the NE corner of Dufferin and Dufferin Park Ave. Now an apartment building. Houses to the north still stand.

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#10 GO locomotive GP40TC #606 heads an eastbound train out of Scarborough GO station about to cross the busy St. Clair Ave. E. grade crossing in September of 1967, during the first few months of GO train operation.

GO locomotive GP40TC #606 heads an eastbound train out of Scarborough GO station about to cross the busy St. Clair Ave. E. grade crossing in September of 1967, during the first few months of GO train operation.

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#11 Dufferin Plaza Shopping Centre, 1960s. 782-906 Dufferin. This view, looking south down what would be the main corridor of the now-enclosed Dufferin Mall.

Dufferin Plaza Shopping Centre, 1960s. 782-906 Dufferin. This view, looking south down what would be the main corridor of the now-enclosed Dufferin Mall.

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#12 Briar Hill and Duplex Avenue, the Anglican Church of St. Clement, 1960s.Some trees are gone, some new ones have grown, the benches have moved, the path has changed, but otherwise much the same today.

Briar Hill and Duplex Avenue, the Anglican Church of St. Clement, 1960s.Some trees are gone, some new ones have grown, the benches have moved, the path has changed, but otherwise much the same today.

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#13 Looking east from Spadina Avenue, right at the Spadina Roundhouse. Many locomotives, 1960s.

Looking east from Spadina Avenue, right at the Spadina Roundhouse. Many locomotives, 1960s.

Looks like the end of a period of transition. I don’t know a lot about trains, but I’ve read enough Thomas with my kids to know there are both steamies and diesels on the tracks.

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#14 The pool at Eglinton Park, 1960s. This view looking northwest, across the pool, towards the backs of houses on the east side of Oriole Parkway (north of Eglinton).

The pool at Eglinton Park, 1960s. This view looking northwest, across the pool, towards the backs of houses on the east side of Oriole Parkway (north of Eglinton).

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#15 Looking east along the tracks, from the Spadina Avenue bridge, towards downtown, 1960s.

Looking east along the tracks, from the Spadina Avenue bridge, towards downtown, 1960s.

Spadina Roundhouse on the right. A very different skyline, dominated by the Royal York Hotel, and the head offices of the Bank of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Bank of Commerce.

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#16 Looking west from the Spadina Ave. bridge along tracks leading to the Spadina Roundhouse (to the east), 1960s.

Looking west from the Spadina Ave. bridge along tracks leading to the Spadina Roundhouse (to the east), 1960s.

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#17 Looking north along Sumach Street from Queen, 1960s. In the distance, two of Peter Dickinson’s Maisonette Towers are visible.

Looking north along Sumach Street from Queen, 1960s. In the distance, two of Peter Dickinson’s Maisonette Towers are visible.

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#19 Northeast corner, University and Edward, 1960s.

Northeast corner, University and Edward, 1960s.

505 University (The Shell Building). The street frontage has since been cluttered by a canopy and signage. Old Toronto General Hospital building up the street, and Ontario Legislative Building visible in the distance.

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#21 A great shot of St. Lawrence Market and Market Street, before the market’s renovation and area development, 1960s

A great shot of St. Lawrence Market and Market Street, before the market’s renovation and area development, 1960s

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#22 385-391 Yonge Street in 1962.

385-391 Yonge Street in 1962.

The Gerrard Building (Sproatt & Rolph, 1924). West/north facades stabilized/retained. CBC Shelton Sherwood Musical Instruments Bassel’s Restaurant (in my day: The Big Slice)

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#23 A nice look at 381 Yonge Street as it appeared in 1962.

A nice look at 381 Yonge Street as it appeared in 1962.

Heritage-designated in 2019. This 1953 building, by Mathers & Haldenby, replaced the Yonge Street Mission’s previous building at the same address. The facade is currently being retained as part of a large development underway.

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#24 375-381 Yonge Street, in 1962.

375-381 Yonge Street, in 1962.

Look at those storefronts in the middle. The House of Mann, with its plank siding and rooftop carriage. Bermuda Tavern, with its vertical signage and neon ‘home of the steer’. Also, a good look at the Rio marquee, and a bike leaning against the Yonge St Mission.

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#25 Apart from the facade of the Yonge Street Mission, this stretch of streetscape no longer exists. East side of Yonge St. just south of Gerrard St., 1962.

Apart from the facade of the Yonge Street Mission, this stretch of streetscape no longer exists. East side of Yonge St. just south of Gerrard St., 1962.

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#26 A look back south towards the Biltmore Theatre, at 319 Yonge Street, 1962. Upstairs, at 321-325 Yonge, a sign indicating the opening of ‘Club Nocturne’

A look back south towards the Biltmore Theatre, at 319 Yonge Street, 1962. Upstairs, at 321-325 Yonge, a sign indicating the opening of ‘Club Nocturne’

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#27 335 Yonge Street in 1962.

335 Yonge Street in 1962.

The Edison Hotel (‘Dancing Nightly’). Another great sign - wish I’d seen Yonge at night in this era. As a teen, I remember an arcade in the basement. As a planning student, lunch at Salad King. Demolished around 2010, lot is now a food market.

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#28 Yonge & Gerrard, looking southeast at 373-391 Yonge, from the Rio Theatre to the Gerrard Bldg. in 1962. All now demolished, with some retained facades to be part of Concord Sky.

Yonge & Gerrard, looking southeast at 373-391 Yonge, from the Rio Theatre to the Gerrard Bldg. in 1962. All now demolished, with some retained facades to be part of Concord Sky.

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#30 A closer look at Steele’s Tavern in 1962. Between Sam the Record Man and A&A. Where Gordon Lightfoot got started.

A closer look at Steele’s Tavern in 1962. Between Sam the Record Man and A&A. Where Gordon Lightfoot got started.

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#31 Yonge & Gould, 1962

Yonge & Gould, 1962

Two giants of vinyl sales: Sam the Record Man and A&A, Steele’s Tavern in between. The iconic neon record didn’t appear until 1971.Eventually Sam’s absorbed everything from the CIBC up to Steele’s. Today, this is the Ryerson Student Learning Centre.

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#32 Looking north from 327 Yonge in 1962

Looking north from 327 Yonge in 1962

Disney Shop (men’s wear) Empire Shoe Repairs Times Square Books and Magazines Le Coq D’Or Tavern (great signage!) Upstairs, Olympia Bowling(Olympian Recreation Club)Edison Hotel (originally the Empress Hotel - lost to fire)

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#33 TTC Special Car on Sherbourne Street, view is looking north to King Street, 1961.

TTC Special Car on Sherbourne Street, view is looking north to King Street, 1961.

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#34 267-275 Yonge Street in 1962

267-275 Yonge Street in 1962

Studio 267 (The Men’s Shop)Dante’s After Hours Dancing (great sign)Interesting vacant storefront Bond Clothes Durbin’s Credit Jewellers Ed Provan Clothes

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#35 The 929-seat Biltmore Theatre, 1962.

The 929-seat Biltmore Theatre, 1962.

After closing in 1986, the location was home to the ‘Yonge Dundas Shopping Mall, a sort of flea market operation. One of many lots assembled and redeveloped as Metropolis, now named ‘The Tenor’

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#37 Toronto Marlboros Shopsys Pee Wee team. Mr. Sam Shopsowitz back row right. Photo taken in Maple Leaf Gardens, NHL Visitors dressing room. 1960

Toronto Marlboros Shopsys Pee Wee team. Mr. Sam Shopsowitz back row right. Photo taken in Maple Leaf Gardens, NHL Visitors dressing room. 1960

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#38 Soldiers’ Tower at Hart House, UofT taken from Whitney Hall, 1963

Soldiers’ Tower at Hart House, UofT taken from Whitney Hall, 1963

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#43 Coxwell Ave. and Danforth Ave – photo taken across from Earl Haig PS – You can see the TTC streetcar barns at the top right of photo, 1960

Coxwell Ave. and Danforth Ave - photo taken across from Earl Haig PS - You can see the TTC streetcar barns at the top right of photo, 1960

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#44 A couple in front of the house they were building on Pharmacy Ave just south of Lawrence Ave, 1960s

A couple in front of the house they were building on Pharmacy Ave just south of Lawrence Ave, 1960s

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#45 Harbord Street, taken from Whitney Hall residence on St. George Street in the winter of 1963

Harbord Street, taken from Whitney Hall residence on St. George Street in the winter of 1963

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#46 Easter on Warvet Cres., East York, My Grandmother’s house, 1960

Easter on Warvet Cres., East York, My Grandmother’s house, 1960

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#47 House at Dundas W. at the corner of Coolmine, 1960s

House at Dundas W. at the corner of Coolmine, 1960s

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#52 Downtown Toronto, probably taken from Simpsons department store, 1967

Downtown Toronto, probably taken from Simpsons department store, 1967

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#54 Downtown Toronto facing east along what street, 1966

Downtown Toronto facing east along what street, 1966

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#61 Don Valley ski hill was on Lawrence Avenue at the Don Valley Parkway, 1962

Don Valley ski hill was on Lawrence Avenue at the Don Valley Parkway, 1962

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#62 Don Valley ski hill was on Lawrence Avenue at the Don Valley Parkway, 1962

Don Valley ski hill was on Lawrence Avenue at the Don Valley Parkway, 1962

There were rope tows made with thick rope that pulled us to the top of the hill.

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#63 Don Valley ski hill was on Lawrence Avenue at the Don Valley Parkway, 1962

Don Valley ski hill was on Lawrence Avenue at the Don Valley Parkway, 1962

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#64 Don Valley ski hill was on Lawrence Avenue at the Don Valley Parkway, 1962

Don Valley ski hill was on Lawrence Avenue at the Don Valley Parkway, 1962

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#65 Maple leaf gardens’ extension over street line on Wood and Carlton Sts.; to add 4;000 seats; was approved by city works committee yesterday. Looking at model are Gardens’ vice-president H. Ballard; architect P. Allward, 1963

Maple leaf gardens' extension over street line on Wood and Carlton Sts.; to add 4;000 seats; was approved by city works committee yesterday. Looking at model are Gardens' vice-president H. Ballard; architect P. Allward, 1963

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#66 Manning Boys and Girls Branch, Toronto Public Library, located on the grounds of Charles G. Fraser School, Manning Avenue, northeast corner of Robinson Street, 1960

Manning Boys and Girls Branch, Toronto Public Library, located on the grounds of Charles G. Fraser School, Manning Avenue, northeast corner of Robinson Street, 1960

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#67 Canadian Tire Store that used to be at 71 Main Street North (the address changed to 1973 Weston Road in 1960

Canadian Tire Store that used to be at 71 Main Street North (the address changed to 1973 Weston Road in 1960

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#68 Mini-Skirted girls were among 10 students who walked out of Danforth Technical School yesterday, 1968

Mini-Skirted girls were among 10 students who walked out of Danforth Technical School yesterday, 1968

Lynn Pearson (right) says she sees nothing wrong with minis. They were threatened with a suspension if they continued to wear these skirts.

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#69 TTC Bus 1112 on Blondin, looking northeast in 1962.

TTC Bus 1112 on Blondin, looking northeast in 1962.

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#70 TTC Bus 1112 on Blondin, looking northwest in 1962.

TTC Bus 1112 on Blondin, looking northwest in 1962.

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#71 TTC bus 1729 heading east along Eglinton Avenue West in 1964 at Avenue Road.

TTC bus 1729 heading east along Eglinton Avenue West in 1964 at Avenue Road.

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#72 TTC bus 1729 heading east along Eglinton Avenue West in 1964, approaching Avenue Road.

TTC bus 1729 heading east along Eglinton Avenue West in 1964, approaching Avenue Road.

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#73 Graydon Hall apartments under construction in 1966

Graydon Hall apartments under construction in 1966

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#74 1966 Warden Woods Campus site : 651 Warden Ave. After Canadian Arsenals Ltd. closed its factory at 651 Warden Avenue in 1964, the Government of Canada regained ownership.

1966 Warden Woods Campus site : 651 Warden Ave. After Canadian Arsenals Ltd. closed its factory at 651 Warden Avenue in 1964, the Government of Canada regained ownership.

In July 1966, members of Centennial's original Board of Governors met with the Minister of Public Works in Ottawa, who approved the release of 50,000 square feet of floor space at the site to be used for the college's inaugural campus.

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#75 A different view from the CNE Shell Tower than I shared a year or so ago. This time, looking north. From a Kodachrome slide, shot by my father in the early 1960’s

A different view from the CNE Shell Tower than I shared a year or so ago. This time, looking north. From a Kodachrome slide, shot by my father in the early 1960's

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#77 Originally the Rossin Hotel built in 1856. Southeast corner of King & York. Prince George Hotel demolished in 1969.

Originally the Rossin Hotel built in 1856. Southeast corner of King & York. Prince George Hotel demolished in 1969.

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#78 Yonge and Dundas, 1962.

Yonge and Dundas, 1962.

On the northeast corner, the Brown Derby Tavern. Supposedly had Canada’s longest bar - 114 seats. Basement lounge was the ‘gay nineties (1890s) room Rooftop Globe & Mail news ticker reads: businessman Wallace McCain.

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#79 Looking northeast on Yonge St. to the 1,059-seat Downtown Theatre, 1962.

Looking northeast on Yonge St. to the 1,059-seat Downtown Theatre, 1962.

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#80 Parliament & King – HW bacon cartage panel truck, 1960s

Parliament & King - HW bacon cartage panel truck, 1960s

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#81 A pair of heritage designated buildings, as they were in 1962

A pair of heritage designated buildings, as they were in 1962

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#82 243-255 Yonge Street in 1962 Clark Shoes State Grill Tip Top Tailors Superior Tea Rooms Imperial Theatre sign visible a few shops to the north

243-255 Yonge Street in 1962 Clark Shoes State Grill Tip Top Tailors Superior Tea Rooms Imperial Theatre sign visible a few shops to the north

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#83 Yonge Street, 1962.

Yonge Street, 1962.

239 Yonge: Bata Shoes (summer sale, additional giant reductions). So many light bulbs in that sign! 241 Yonge: Evangelical Books / Beacon Cameras. The narrow four-storey building still stands today

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#84 A nice look at the Imperial Theatre on Yonge St., 1962.

A nice look at the Imperial Theatre on Yonge St., 1962.

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#85 Another look at the Ryrie Building on the northeast corner of Yonge and Shuter Streets, this time from the north, providing a good view of the ground floor shops in 1962.

Another look at the Ryrie Building on the northeast corner of Yonge and Shuter Streets, this time from the north, providing a good view of the ground floor shops in 1962.

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#86 Yonge & Shuter, 1962.

Yonge & Shuter, 1962.

A good look at the Ryrie Building, (229 Yonge St). The Silver Rail Restaurant and Cocktail Bar on the corner (now Sweat and Tonic). Other ground floor shops: The Casual Shop, Williams Hat Shop.

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#87 A view southeast, picking up marine terminals, the Redpath Sugar plant, and the broader commercial port, 1960s

A view southeast, picking up marine terminals, the Redpath Sugar plant, and the broader commercial port, 1960s

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#88 Looking north from 199 Yonge, 1962.

Looking north from 199 Yonge, 1962.

Colonial Tavern sandwiched between two flagship bank buildings (now Massey Tower). Beyond them, Rose Jewellers, Bright’s Wines, and Adams Furniture.

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#89 A Tale of Two Roundhouses. 1960s.

A Tale of Two Roundhouses. 1960s.

Three merged photos, looking SW from TD Centre. Left: Canadian Pacific Railway’s John Street Roundhouse. Right: Canadian National Railway’s Spadina Roundhouse (demolished 1986). In the distance, Fort York, CNE, pre-Ontario Place lakeshore.

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#90 Supertest at 1646 Victoria Park looking north. Zingburger behind the car. Apartment building on the right is 1651 V.P., 1960s

Supertest at 1646 Victoria Park looking north. Zingburger behind the car. Apartment building on the right is 1651 V.P., 1960s

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#91 Looking east along Front Street East, late 1960s.

Looking east along Front Street East, late 1960s.

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#92 Looking straight down Gloucester Street, out to Yonge, 1964.

Looking straight down Gloucester Street, out to Yonge, 1964.

Visible on the west side of Yonge, Just below Irwin, are Erwin’s Barber Shop and Josephine’s Specialty Shop (today a cannabis shop and payday loans

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#93 Gloucester Street, a little west of Church, looking west toward Yonge, 1964.

Gloucester Street, a little west of Church, looking west toward Yonge, 1964.

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#94 Above-ground connection between two buildings at the west end of Pears Avenue, framing a view of a couple houses on Bedford Road, 1964

Above-ground connection between two buildings at the west end of Pears Avenue, framing a view of a couple houses on Bedford Road, 1964

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#95 Looking east along Pears Ave. toward Avenue Rd., 1964

Looking east along Pears Ave. toward Avenue Rd., 1964

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#96 A mid-town industrial streetscape that no longer exists. Looking west along Pears Ave. toward Bedford Rd., 1964.

A mid-town industrial streetscape that no longer exists. Looking west along Pears Ave. toward Bedford Rd., 1964.

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#97 Chicora Avenue, looking east toward Avenue Road, 1964

Chicora Avenue, looking east toward Avenue Road, 1964

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#98 Looking east along Davenport Rd., towards Avenue Rd., 1964. For context, if you zoom in, that metal fire escape in the distance still exists, and is on the side of the building that is now Avenue Diner at 222 Davenport. The diner was ‘Avenue Coffee Shops’ in 1964

Looking east along Davenport Rd., towards Avenue Rd., 1964. For context, if you zoom in, that metal fire escape in the distance still exists, and is on the side of the building that is now Avenue Diner at 222 Davenport. The diner was 'Avenue Coffee Shops' in 1964

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#99 Another view of the laneway behind 3180-3202 Yonge Street, 1964. Looking north from above Bedford Park Avenue, taken from the east edge of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic School property.

Another view of the laneway behind 3180-3202 Yonge Street, 1964. Looking north from above Bedford Park Avenue, taken from the east edge of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic School property.

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#100 Dawes bus coming west through laneway from dawes to Loblaws parking lot loop, 1960s

Dawes bus coming west through laneway from dawes to Loblaws parking lot loop, 1960s

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#101 Dawes bus in Loblaws store parking lot loop March 1966.

Dawes bus in Loblaws store parking lot loop March 1966.

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#102 Looking up slushy Davenport Rd., past Bedford Rd., 1964.

Looking up slushy Davenport Rd., past Bedford Rd., 1964.

Grimy cars. The 4 Annette trolley bus is seen turning onto Davenport from Bedford Rd. The 4 Annette replaced the Dupont Streetcar east of Christie Loop when the University subway opened in 1963. A sign to vote George Ben for Controller

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#103 Laneway behind 3180-3202 Yonge Street, 1964.

Laneway behind 3180-3202 Yonge Street, 1964.

Looking north from above Bedford Park Avenue, taken from the east edge of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic School property

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#104 North side of Davenport Rd., between Bedford Rd. and Avenue Rd., looking nw towards Bedford, 1964.

North side of Davenport Rd., between Bedford Rd. and Avenue Rd., looking nw towards Bedford, 1964.

Hees Geo H. Co. Ltd Manufacturing Trevelyan Manufacturing. This became the TCH’s 250 Davenport property, the west half of which is now AYC condos. Another road that once had tracks.

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#105 Loading the trunk in the laneway behind 3368 Yonge Street, 1969.

Loading the trunk in the laneway behind 3368 Yonge Street, 1969.

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#106 The gap between the buildings is 439 University Ave (east side of the street, south of Dundas), 1964.

The gap between the buildings is 439 University Ave (east side of the street, south of Dundas), 1964.

Through the gap, you can see one of the old Eaton’s buildings demolished for the Eaton Centre (south of Terauley, enclosing Trinity Church)

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#107 Rear laneway behind 3328-3336 Yonge St., looking south from below St Germain Ave., 1969.

Rear laneway behind 3328-3336 Yonge St., looking south from below St Germain Ave., 1969.

The stepped wall in the background was the north wall of the Odeon Fairlawn theatre.

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#108 The same location as it looked in a later slide that I purchased from John Bromley. TTC Streetcar 4552 WB on Rogers at Blackthorn – 7th July 1966

The same location as it looked in a later slide that I purchased from John Bromley. TTC Streetcar 4552 WB on Rogers at Blackthorn - 7th July 1966

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#111 Northwest corner of Danforth and Ferrier Ave., April 1969.

Northwest corner of Danforth and Ferrier Ave., April 1969.

Bank of Montreal branch in 1969, Bank of Montreal branch today. Also, so many cross arms on those old utility poles

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#112 Looking east from Brookdale Ave., the laneway behind the west side of Yonge, April 1969.

Looking east from Brookdale Ave., the laneway behind the west side of Yonge, April 1969.

The camera peers into a couple of the garages there. The look of the late ‘60s Volvo really stands out from the North American cars of the same era.

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#113 Looking north from Brookdale Ave., the laneway behind the west side of Yonge, April 1969. The rear of 3284 Yonge Street in the middle of the frame.

Looking north from Brookdale Ave., the laneway behind the west side of Yonge, April 1969. The rear of 3284 Yonge Street in the middle of the frame.

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#114 The laneway behind 3228-3250 Yonge (west side of the street), looking north from Cranbrooke Ave., April 1969.

The laneway behind 3228-3250 Yonge (west side of the street), looking north from Cranbrooke Ave., April 1969.

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#115 The laneway behind 500-514 Danforth Ave., April, 1969. View looking southeast – a little of the Danforth/Ferrier BMO branch peeking out towards the left.

The laneway behind 500-514 Danforth Ave., April, 1969. View looking southeast - a little of the Danforth/Ferrier BMO branch peeking out towards the left.

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#119 I think the white car in front of the inn on the park was our 1965 Pontiac laurentian

I think the white car in front of the inn on the park was our 1965 Pontiac laurentian

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#120 The Bank of Nova Scotia branch at Eglinton Ave. W. and Weston Rd. creeps back a few feet a day to make way for widening of Eglinton, 19677

The Bank of Nova Scotia branch at Eglinton Ave. W. and Weston Rd. creeps back a few feet a day to make way for widening of Eglinton, 19677

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#122 Gas station beside the Ascot Inn on Rexdale Blvd, 1960s

Gas station beside the Ascot Inn on Rexdale Blvd, 1960s

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#123 Looking east on the Gardiner. Seaway Towers on the right, 1960s

Looking east on the Gardiner. Seaway Towers on the right, 1960s

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#124 Melrose Avenue, just west of Yonge, looking north along the lane behind the main street shops, 1969

Melrose Avenue, just west of Yonge, looking north along the lane behind the main street shops, 1969

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#125 The laneway and parking behind Ferriers block, 526 – 536 Danforth Ave., 1969. Looking east from Ferrier Avenue.

The laneway and parking behind Ferriers block, 526 - 536 Danforth Ave., 1969. Looking east from Ferrier Avenue.

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#126 Looking east along Danforth from Fenwick Avenue, April 1969.

Looking east along Danforth from Fenwick Avenue, April 1969.

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#128 West side of Yonge, between St Germain Ave and Melrose Ave., 1960s.

West side of Yonge, between St Germain Ave and Melrose Ave., 1960s.

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#129 Odeon Fairlawn theatre, 1960s.

Odeon Fairlawn theatre, 1960s.

West side of Yonge Street, just north of Fairlawn Avenue. Close to 2,000 seats in the theatre and balcony. Opened in 1947 and closed in 1985.

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#130 Two cars are parked behind 3340/3342 Yonge Street (north of Fairlawn), 1969

Two cars are parked behind 3340/3342 Yonge Street (north of Fairlawn), 1969

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#131 A view of Harbourfront, late 1960s.

A view of Harbourfront, late 1960s.

The ferry docks may have changed (this location is now Harbor Square), but we still ride the same ferries. Also, pre-renovation Toronto Terminal Building, and the former ramp where there will soon be a new park.

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#134 Aerial view looking west, 1960s.

Aerial view looking west, 1960s.

So much to look at in this shot - worth opening on a big screen. The rail corridor; Fort York; Exhibition Stadium; Bulova Tower; industrial Liberty Village; pre-condo Wellington; far side of Humber Bay.

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#135 One for the railfans. John Street Roundhouse, late 1960s

One for the railfans. John Street Roundhouse, late 1960s

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#136 Yonge Street, early 1960s.

Yonge Street, early 1960s.

Another view of Rosedale Station and 6 Crescent Road from what is now Budd Sugarman Park, immediately to the south.

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#137 Yonge Street, early 1960s.

Yonge Street, early 1960s.

A view of Rosedale Station, with 6 Crescent Road under construction immediately to the north. North Toronto Railway Station (Summerhill) clock tower visible in the distance.

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#138 People’s Church, Sheppard Avenue East, north side, between Wilfred Avenue and Hycrest Avenue – 1962

People's Church, Sheppard Avenue East, north side, between Wilfred Avenue and Hycrest Avenue - 1962

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#139 Wexford landmark razed. One of the last links with Wexford village’s past, an 1883-vintage store at the southwest corner of Lawrence and Pharmacy Aves. in Scarboro township is being torn down to widen Lawrence Avenue., 1960

Wexford landmark razed. One of the last links with Wexford village's past, an 1883-vintage store at the southwest corner of Lawrence and Pharmacy Aves. in Scarboro township is being torn down to widen Lawrence Avenue., 1960

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#143 Looking west on Dundas Street East, past Maughan Crescent Parkette, 1960.

Looking west on Dundas Street East, past Maughan Crescent Parkette, 1960.

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#144 1960s: Darling Ave., 1960s.

1960s: Darling Ave., 1960s.

The address no longer exists. Darling was a short n/s street, running between Ontario and Bleecker, from above Wellesley to below Howard. This all made way when St. James Town was developed (see houses on left).

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#145 Looking south on Mount Pleasant Road at Roxborough Drive as a taxi drifts by, early 1960s.

Looking south on Mount Pleasant Road at Roxborough Drive as a taxi drifts by, early 1960s.

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#146 Another view of Baillie House (146 Crescent Road), looking west over the bridge crossing Mount Pleasant, 1960s.

Another view of Baillie House (146 Crescent Road), looking west over the bridge crossing Mount Pleasant, 1960s.

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#147 Looking over Riverdale Park, toward the Prince Edward Viaduct, from the west side of Broadview Avenue, south of Withrow, 1960.

Looking over Riverdale Park, toward the Prince Edward Viaduct, from the west side of Broadview Avenue, south of Withrow, 1960.

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#149 One more shot of Sir William Gage House looking north, up toward the Lake Iroquois shoreline, 1960.

One more shot of Sir William Gage House looking north, up toward the Lake Iroquois shoreline, 1960.

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#150 The heritage designated Sir William Gage House (1915) as it appeared 1960.

The heritage designated Sir William Gage House (1915) as it appeared 1960.

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#151 St. George’s Macedonian Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church, on Regent Street, south of Dundas, 1960.

St. George’s Macedonian Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church, on Regent Street, south of Dundas, 1960.

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#152 Southeast corner of Wayland Ave. and Gerrard St. E., 1960.

Southeast corner of Wayland Ave. and Gerrard St. E., 1960.

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#153 Wayland Avenue, looking northeast toward Gerrard, 1960. The empty lot with billboards is now occupied by Kinsmen Manor.

Wayland Avenue, looking northeast toward Gerrard, 1960. The empty lot with billboards is now occupied by Kinsmen Manor.

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#154 Here’s the block bounded by Rhyl, Elmer, Norway, Kenilworth Avenues, the interior of which is now occupied by Beaches Lions Centennial Apartments, 1960s

Here's the block bounded by Rhyl, Elmer, Norway, Kenilworth Avenues, the interior of which is now occupied by Beaches Lions Centennial Apartments, 1960s

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#155 North side of Norway Ave, looking west toward Elmer Ave., 1960.

North side of Norway Ave, looking west toward Elmer Ave., 1960.

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#156 The Canada Metal Company, 721 Eastern Avenue, 1960s. View looking east towards Leslie Street.

The Canada Metal Company, 721 Eastern Avenue, 1960s. View looking east towards Leslie Street.

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#157 One last ferry pic before changing locations. This one offers a background view of the waterfront east of Yonge, including the Redpath Sugar Refinery, 1960.

One last ferry pic before changing locations. This one offers a background view of the waterfront east of Yonge, including the Redpath Sugar Refinery, 1960.

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#158 The ferry Sam McBride, running a ‘belt line’ route, departing the Hanlan’s Point ferry dock, 1960.

The ferry Sam McBride, running a ‘belt line’ route, departing the Hanlan’s Point ferry dock, 1960.

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#159 Bar Italia in the mid-1960s in Toronto’s Little Italy, on College Street between Manning and Clinton.

Bar Italia in the mid-1960s in Toronto's Little Italy, on College Street between Manning and Clinton.

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#160 Another view from the Toronto Islands, 1960.

Another view from the Toronto Islands, 1960.

This one looking across the inner harbor, taken from near the Hanlan’s Point ferry dock, which would be just out of frame to the right. You can see the fence marking the boundary of the airport to the left. -

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#161 Wells Hill Park. (St Clair just east of Bathurst) skating winter of 1967.

Wells Hill Park. (St Clair just east of Bathurst) skating winter of 1967.

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#162 A Lockwood Survey aerial photograph of Don Mills, 1968

A Lockwood Survey aerial photograph of Don Mills, 1968

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#163 Phone booths, streetcars, and vintage vehicles at Gerrard and Parliament. Taken from the southeast corner, looking northwest across the island parkette in 1963

Phone booths, streetcars, and vintage vehicles at Gerrard and Parliament. Taken from the southeast corner, looking northwest across the island parkette in 1963

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#165 Looking north along Sackville Street, toward the intersection with Sackville Place / Millington Street, 1963

Looking north along Sackville Street, toward the intersection with Sackville Place / Millington Street, 1963

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#166 Victoria Day Nursery (supported by United Appeal), 539 Jarvis Street, 1963.

Victoria Day Nursery (supported by United Appeal), 539 Jarvis Street, 1963.

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#167 Riverdale Zoo, 1963.

Riverdale Zoo, 1963.

Not sure everybody was happy to be caught on camera. Signs on the enclosures seem to read ‘mountain lion’ and ‘tiger’ (there is more, but can only make out part of it

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#168 Looking northeast from the old wading pool at Wellesley Park, across the Don Valley, 1963.

Looking northeast from the old wading pool at Wellesley Park, across the Don Valley, 1963.

Today the view would be obscured by mature trees. In the distance, Parkway Vocational School, now City Adult Learning Centre. Bonus: a classic rocket/capsule playground climber!

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#169 A view looking south on Ontario St. from Wellesley St., 1963. Practically none of these houses exist today.

A view looking south on Ontario St. from Wellesley St., 1963. Practically none of these houses exist today.

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#171 Bleecker Street, above Wellesley, looking north in 1963.

Bleecker Street, above Wellesley, looking north in 1963.

Today, part of St. James Town. On the right, 265 Bleecker, Wellesley Garage. On the left, 286-8 Bleecker, Charles Wilson Ltd. (soda beverages; one of their trucks visible down the street).

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#173 443/447 Jarvis, the Caldwell Building, July 1963.

443/447 Jarvis, the Caldwell Building, July 1963.

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#174 A great shot looking southeast at the Four Seasons Motor Hotel, 415 Jarvis, designed by Peter Dickinson, 1960s

A great shot looking southeast at the Four Seasons Motor Hotel, 415 Jarvis, designed by Peter Dickinson, 1960s

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#176 Early 1960s view looking west from the Canadian Bank of Commerce Building.

Early 1960s view looking west from the Canadian Bank of Commerce Building.

Today this view would include financial core, Metro Hall, King West/CityPlace/Fort York condos, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Convention Centre.

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#177 View looking north over City Hall, taken from the top of the TD Centre’s then recently-completed main tower, 1960s

View looking north over City Hall, taken from the top of the TD Centre’s then recently-completed main tower, 1960s

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#178 TTC PCC 4167 operates on the Bathurst route, southbound on Bathurst Street approaching Dupont alongside a Toronto Packing Company truck in March of 1963.

TTC PCC 4167 operates on the Bathurst route, southbound on Bathurst Street approaching Dupont alongside a Toronto Packing Company truck in March of 1963.

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#181 The Purple Onion, a 1960s coffee shop, brought the icons of the folk music scene to Yorkville at Avenue Road and Yorkville Avenue.

The Purple Onion, a 1960s coffee shop, brought the icons of the folk music scene to Yorkville at Avenue Road and Yorkville Avenue.

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#184 View of Cruickshank Park (2196 Weston Rd., at Lawrence), 1960s

View of Cruickshank Park (2196 Weston Rd., at Lawrence), 1960s

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#185 Cruickshank Park (2196 Weston Rd., at Lawrence), in September 1967

Cruickshank Park (2196 Weston Rd., at Lawrence), in September 1967

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#186 New Kiddy Land’, CNE grounds. Captured by my father in August 1968.

New Kiddy Land', CNE grounds. Captured by my father in August 1968.

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#187 Travel & Tourism featured inside the CNE Government Building, 10 Dufferin Street, 1968

Travel & Tourism featured inside the CNE Government Building, 10 Dufferin Street, 1968

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#188 The Flyer’, a legendary CNE roller coaster, 1968

The Flyer', a legendary CNE roller coaster, 1968

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#190 Path leading to the Dufferin Gates, CNE grounds, 1968

Path leading to the Dufferin Gates, CNE grounds, 1968

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#192 A part of the Alpine Way midway ride, CNE grounds, 1968

A part of the Alpine Way midway ride, CNE grounds, 1968

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#194 CNE grounds, start of a pathway leading to the Dufferin Gates, 1968

CNE grounds, start of a pathway leading to the Dufferin Gates, 1968

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#197 Canadian National Railways #6213 steam locomotive beside the Toronto Marine Museum, CNE grounds, 1968

Canadian National Railways #6213 steam locomotive beside the Toronto Marine Museum, CNE grounds, 1968

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#199 Princess Margaret Fountain and the Better Living Centre at the CNE, 1968

Princess Margaret Fountain and the Better Living Centre at the CNE, 1968

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#200 Shell Tower and part of the Midway at the CNE, 1968

Shell Tower and part of the Midway at the CNE, 1968

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