Evocative Images of Lost Toronto

[Goldie]

Circus......1925
No mention of location......Toronto?

 

[DSC]

From http://www.circushistory.org/Routes/Ringling19.htm#1928 one can see that Ringling Brothers were in Toronto on July 2, 1928 (and in Hamilton on 3rd). I suspect held on Ex Grounds but ....

Transparent William was a Ringling Brothers 'regular". He appeared, in 1921, in Richmond Virginia where the Richmond Times Dispatch said:

 

[Goldie]

Toronto Daily Star Building, 18-20 King St. W. ........probably c.1914

 

[Goldie]

Prince of Wales at microphone City Hall Aug. 6 1927

Audience for Prince of Wales Aug. 6 1927

 

[wolfewood]

Hey all, want to help me with some research? I'm trying to find the location of this totem pole on the Ontario Place grounds. It was one of 11 totems B.C. donated to the provinces, territories and Ottawa in 1971 for its Confederation Centennial celebrations. I've been trying to locate the original and/or current locations of these totems and this is one of the last I haven't found yet. I think it was on the East Island but that's all I can find. Hopefully this photo will help jog some memories too.

 

[Goldie]

C.N.E. new eastern entrance 1927

 

[DSC]

C.N.E. new eastern entrance 1927
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From Wiki:

ThePrinces' Gatesis (a triumphal arch) monumental gateway at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was built to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Canadian confederation and was to be named The Diamond Jubilee of Confederation Gates. The structure's name was changed when it was learned that Edward, Prince of Wales and Prince George were travelling to Toronto. The princes cut the ribbon on the structure on August 30, 1927.

 

[Goldie]

Thanks for that reference to the "Diamond Jubilee of Confederation," DSC.
A Jubilee Parade was held on July 1 1927.........here's the reviewing stand. So much, in those days, was emphasized by the slogan: "King and Country."

 

[W. K. Lis]

Would be the equivalent of having Prince William and Prince Harry (and wives?) coming for an opening.

 

[nostalgic]

The 1920s, I understand, saw the wide acceptance of these new and amazing devices for home entertainment
Beatty radio set ........1926
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The 1920s, I understand, saw the wide acceptance of these new and amazing devices for home entertainment
Beatty radio set ........1926
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My mother listening to The Three Bears in 1923. Maybe a Victor radio? I can’t find any images that match this.

 

[Goldie]

WONDERFUL PHOTO! - thanks nostalgic.

 

[nostalgic]

WONDERFUL PHOTO! - thanks nostalgic.

Thank you! My grandfather, who worked for Kodak, took the photo to advertise the Kodak Amateur Flashlight Outfit.

 

[Goldie]

Bloor St. W. - 1928 - Madison Theatre (in the background) is now The Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema at Bathurst

 

[Skeezix]

Hey all, want to help me with some research? I'm trying to find the location of this totem pole on the Ontario Place grounds. It was one of 11 totems B.C. donated to the provinces, territories and Ottawa in 1971 for its Confederation Centennial celebrations. I've been trying to locate the original and/or current locations of these totems and this is one of the last I haven't found yet. I think it was on the East Island but that's all I can find. Hopefully this photo will help jog some memories too.

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That's very interesting. Are the other 10 totem poles still in their original locations? Have you contacted Ontario Place Corporation about Ontario's totem?

 

[Westdeaner]

I may be no help at all but I have a vague recollection of totems being on display at the ROM in the late 70s, early 80s.