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    Colourful characters from the past

    "Not really a person but does anyone remember Mr. Pong's?" Humpday. J P's Towing "got rich" from towing Pong's cars from 9 Hanna Avenue; an IRRESISIBLE FORCE against an immovable object. Being The Building Operator at the time, I gave every Parking Violator 30 days to remove their vehicles...
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    Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

    "Could this be the same structure - in background?" The one on the left is midtown and now, I don't even think it was The Four Seasons (Jarvis) whereas the one on the right is within Don Mills and is a Four Seasons; Inn on The Park. Regards, J T
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    Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

    I believe that this is the back of the building, probably the parking lot area; I don't ever recall being there, as I always parked at the front door, whether on business or pleasure. Regards, J T
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    Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

    "It's looking Northeast towards the old CBC tower and would have to be pretty close " gimbal. The only one within that vicinity would be The Four Seasons. (Could be; maybe; might be. That however would be looking toward the North West.) Regards, J T
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    Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

    "Does anyone know anything about the building on the left? The photo was taken in the mid 1970s. Thank you." barit. Nothing comes to mind, even with the Mother Corp antenna. If pre 1970, and an address, I will be able to find it within my Might's Directory. Regards, J T
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    Toronto Riverside Square | 64.6m | 20s | Streetcar | RAW Design

    "You mean you couldn't care less!" Lenser. It's really very simple: Today I care less than yesterday, whereas if I "couldn't care less" yesterday, I couldn't careless today. My original post was not as careless as you supposed, as it gave and continues to allow, the option of caring less within...
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    Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

    "In the Then pic, the overhang thing with the square podded lights was, I'm pretty sure, a Frans Restaurant." Mustapha. It was and included within was their own bakery. Regards, J T
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    Toronto Riverside Square | 64.6m | 20s | Streetcar | RAW Design

    At this point, I really could care less. J T CUNNINGHAM 30
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    Toronto Riverside Square | 64.6m | 20s | Streetcar | RAW Design

    "Political ideologies aside," Skeezix. Trying to speak out of both sides of your mouth simultaneously? J T
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    Goldie's Toronto

    "Oh boy! I'm hungry. Need all those addresses - NOW!" Prof Goldie. Mustapha, aka Fearless Leader, always seems to show/mention FOOD ITEMS, late at night or before a Holiday Event; Christmas; New Years; etc. The only conclusion that can be drawn from this is He wants to Fatten the Goose for His...
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    Toronto Riverside Square | 64.6m | 20s | Streetcar | RAW Design

    "Large numbers of communists didn't and don't." the lemur. I knew that you would understand. J T
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    Toronto Riverside Square | 64.6m | 20s | Streetcar | RAW Design

    It's more than likely that Sue-Ann Levy wanted Pauls Fletcher to Self Purge, rather than having just quit. " she was elected leader of the Communist Party of Canada (Manitoba) and served as leader for five years " J T
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    Toronto Riverside Square | 64.6m | 20s | Streetcar | RAW Design

    "I've always wondered why it is car dealerships see it necessary to be located so close to, or in downtown. Seems like most people would have no problem getting to a dealership in the suburbs, and land would be significantly cheaper out there." slicecom Drive in, during the morning; drive out...
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    Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

    "Avenue Road, north of Edmund, 1953 (TPL):" Thecharioteer. Riding within the TTC's Electric Toboggan must have been a Joyful EXPERIENCE! (Especially after the rail sanders froze.) Regards, J T
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    Toronto Broadview Hotel | 28.65m | 7s | Streetcar | ERA Architects

    Thank you AHK. (Not off topic in the least.) Of incidental note re the Slim Pickens Bird - When The USAF saw the Cockpit, they crapped their pants! (They thought that it was The Real Thing!) Regards, J T
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    Toronto Broadview Hotel | 28.65m | 7s | Streetcar | ERA Architects

    ........... Ken Adam THE BEST of THE BEST ...... REST IN PEACE
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    Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

    Also, while we are at this, correct me if I am wrong, but every theatre within the City and maybe The Province, has this "Entrance at Grade". (I am also curious as to whether the 14' - 18' ventilating fan within the confines of the south basement continues to exist or it having been wethered...
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    Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

    I would dare to say, that after the 1904 Great Fire, many of the City's by-laws we rewritten in much haste. These would not only include that of the "hanging Iron" on Massey Hall, but also major changes to the building proper. One of the first things to note is the now lack of entrance stairs...
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    Goldie's Toronto

    Always remember, It's not The Cough that carries them off; it's The Coffin we carry them off-in. Actually, for the sake of clairity for our non-nocturnal friends, HE, you and I, are just as likely to be seen during the daylight hours as The Dark; even during The Magic Time, my favouite. It is...
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    Goldie's Toronto

    Mustapha, are you a Trained photog or Wood you just Steel-around those other two cars? Regards, J T

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