thecharioteer
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Went back and downloaded a higher-res version of the waterfront shot (http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query...displayType=1:m856sd=det:m856sf=4a05413:@@@):
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Evocative Images of Lost Toronto
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Uncle Teddy
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Very cool.
Goldie
Senior Member
The other lesser known arcade, Manning Arcade, 24 King St West, June 1955
A contribution from J T Cunningham regarding the Manning Arcade.
He writes: "THE HAT CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONTAINER ON TO WHICH THIS LABEL WAS PASTED WAS FOR MY FIRST BLACK HOMBURG HAT, 1969."
Goldie
Senior Member
Old Union Station:
Wonderful image! There's so much detail within those shadows:
J T CUNNINGHAM
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"A contribution from J T Cunningham regarding the Manning Arcade."
QUOTE: Prof Goldie.
Thank you Professor!
Although I no longer have the "Hat-in-the-box", I have retained The Box.
Whilst "engaged in Daily Employment" a number of years removed, I happened to befriend a Gentleman who drove "The Terror of Toronto"
aka a Mad Vac. (Powered street vacuum.) After a number of days greeting each other and casual conversation, I enquired of him his past
employment, as he did seem "above his present position". After his mention of Yonge & St Clair/ELY Limited, I spoke of my own employment
and living arrangements within the same area during the same time-frame. His immediate question to me was "Do you remember Jack Cunningham?"
to which I responded with my calling card; he being taken aback. After he and I parted company, I thought something amiss (Gut feeling) and
returned next day with a pic of the above shown box on my BB. He was incredulous that I had this article and enquired just as to how I had
obtained both the card and the hat box. It was then that I told him that I was he!
Then The Bomb Shell:
His reply - "I was the one who sold you that hat 40 years ago!"
Regards,
J T
QUOTE: Prof Goldie.
Thank you Professor!
Although I no longer have the "Hat-in-the-box", I have retained The Box.
Whilst "engaged in Daily Employment" a number of years removed, I happened to befriend a Gentleman who drove "The Terror of Toronto"
aka a Mad Vac. (Powered street vacuum.) After a number of days greeting each other and casual conversation, I enquired of him his past
employment, as he did seem "above his present position". After his mention of Yonge & St Clair/ELY Limited, I spoke of my own employment
and living arrangements within the same area during the same time-frame. His immediate question to me was "Do you remember Jack Cunningham?"
to which I responded with my calling card; he being taken aback. After he and I parted company, I thought something amiss (Gut feeling) and
returned next day with a pic of the above shown box on my BB. He was incredulous that I had this article and enquired just as to how I had
obtained both the card and the hat box. It was then that I told him that I was he!
Then The Bomb Shell:
His reply - "I was the one who sold you that hat 40 years ago!"
Regards,
J T
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wwwebster
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Goldie
Senior Member
A dour-looking bunch. I see only two smiles.
Henry George's philosophy must have been hard to take.
That blonde, smiling woman (in white) seated in the centre looks as though she may have stepped out of a time-machine. She appears younger than most others and dresses in 21st century style.
Henry George's philosophy must have been hard to take.
That blonde, smiling woman (in white) seated in the centre looks as though she may have stepped out of a time-machine. She appears younger than most others and dresses in 21st century style.
Blovertis
Active Member
However, I am impressed that Sigmund Freud was able to make it (seated a little right of centre).
LowPolygon
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the lemur
Senior Member
In front of him and behind the woman at the very front appears to be Carl Jung as well.
Goldie
Senior Member
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Is it correct to assume that none of these buildings remain today?
thecharioteer
Senior Member
I believe it is. The last remaining 19C building on King between Yonge and Simcoe was the Michie store demolished for 1 King West.
At left:
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nostalgic
Active Member
Old Union Station:
A beautiful photo – so crisp and clear throughout.
LowPolygon
Senior Member
Telegram Building (1900-1963) interior, 1904 or 1905.
J T CUNNINGHAM
Senior Member
"Telegram Building (1900-1963) interior, 1904 or 1905."
QUOTE: thedeepend.
Just an observation:
The pic was taken during the spring/summer months, the reason being the "bug covers" enveloped the lighting fixtures
preventing the addition of dead bug bodies from collecting and while not only looking unsightly, also diminished the
available light. This would only apply to the hanging fixtures as the others would "collect" at the bases and remain clean
as they would be unseen. Do remember that 25 Cycle was the "Power of the Day", rather than the 60 Cycle we enjoy now.
Regards,
J T
QUOTE: thedeepend.
Just an observation:
The pic was taken during the spring/summer months, the reason being the "bug covers" enveloped the lighting fixtures
preventing the addition of dead bug bodies from collecting and while not only looking unsightly, also diminished the
available light. This would only apply to the hanging fixtures as the others would "collect" at the bases and remain clean
as they would be unseen. Do remember that 25 Cycle was the "Power of the Day", rather than the 60 Cycle we enjoy now.
Regards,
J T