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It was in the late 70's early 80's, men were wearing searsucker suits and shoes with big heels, and big hair. Women were wearing pant suits or as my grandmother used to say panty suits, for the most part women were at home, raising children,…

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Yonge Street looking north from Finch Avenue

Notice the Wash Plaza on the left of the image?
I wonder what is in place of that now!

Courtesy of Toronto Public Library

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Postcard view 1960's Yonge St. showing Sam's, A&A's and the Zanzibar Tavern in the distance.

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Sam's on the east side of Yonge.....before big sign

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Sam's with his new sign

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Yonge and Bloor-the compass center for my 20 amazing years in Toronto. The library, the Bay, and the Uptown! Oh, the Uptown movie theater, my home away from home-standing in lines ups that would stretch south to the next intersection with the…

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Fire (1904); aftermath of fire, Front St. W., w. of Yonge St

The fire started on evening of April 19. Over 100 buildings were destroyed.
Courtesy of Toronto Public Library

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From the creators of the online web comic Cyanide & Happiness, the Banana Bar Crawl comes to Toronto for the first time in 2012!

Originally celebrated in Dallas, Texas, the Banana Bar Crawl is guaranteed to be the most potassium-fun-filled,…

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From the creators of the online web comic Cyanide & Happiness, the Banana Bar Crawl comes to Toronto for the first time in 2012!

Originally celebrated in Dallas, Texas, the Banana Bar Crawl is guaranteed to be the most potassium-fun-filled…

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"Toronto's Premier Boutique Race!"
A fast and fun run through the streets of downtown Toronto!

The event was in support of YWCA Women's Shelter -http://www.ywcatoronto.org/page.asp?l1=52&pid=76

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