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We grill hot dogs and spicy sausages for office workers and tourists around here summer, winter, rain or shine
We grill hot dogs and spicy sausages for office workers and tourists around here summer, winter, rain or shine

We grill hot dogs and spicy sausages for office workers and tourists around here summer, winter, rain or shine

Date5/25/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: We grill hot dogs and spicy sausages for office workers and tourists around here summer; winter; rain or shine. - Vendor John Dimitropoulos; selling a hot dog to Robert Johnston.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018603F
Fast-food favorite: Hot dogs sold by Chris Blue's vendors are a hit with Torontonians and tourists alike
Fast-food favorite: Hot dogs sold by Chris Blue's vendors are a hit with Torontonians and tourists alike
7/22/1986
All The Rage: While storekeepers and politicians fume, passersby line up to buy hot dogs from vending carts that may pull in as much as $2,000 a day each
All The Rage: While storekeepers and politicians fume, passersby line up to buy hot dogs from vending carts that may pull in as much as $2,000 a day each
8/8/1983
Relishing a quiet moment, Hot dog vendor Trifon Bukuvalas takes advantage of a lull in business on a summer afternoon to catch up on some reading
Relishing a quiet moment, Hot dog vendor Trifon Bukuvalas takes advantage of a lull in business on a summer afternoon to catch up on some reading
7/19/1991
Hot dog! Vendor Thomas Manolaskos holds Oscars won by the National Film Board, which invites the public to 'get in the picture' at four locations around town today and tomorrow
Hot dog! Vendor Thomas Manolaskos holds Oscars won by the National Film Board, which invites the public to 'get in the picture' at four locations around town today and tomorrow
10/23/1989
Umbrellas unite: About 150 protesters push hot dog carts and drive chip wagons up Queen St
Umbrellas unite: About 150 protesters push hot dog carts and drive chip wagons up Queen St
5/24/1990
Watch where you're going: The recent warmer weather has brought out signs of summer, like this balloon and popcorn vendor who was spotted pedding his wares past Queen's Park yesterday
Watch where you're going: The recent warmer weather has brought out signs of summer, like this balloon and popcorn vendor who was spotted pedding his wares past Queen's Park yesterday
11/18/1982
Floyd Joice, 70, is one of the people you see, but don't notice on Yonge St
Floyd Joice, 70, is one of the people you see, but don't notice on Yonge St
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Lottery-ticket vendor Terry Nicols makes a sale in downtown Toronto
Lottery-ticket vendor Terry Nicols makes a sale in downtown Toronto
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Cecil Heal sells Ices from insulated basket he uses, A second man stays at truck to watch out for children crossing street
Cecil Heal sells Ices from insulated basket he uses, A second man stays at truck to watch out for children crossing street
6/29/1966
Noise is everywhere. Added to the many other sounds of the city, even the pleasant chimes of an ice cream truck can be felt to be disturbing to peace
Noise is everywhere. Added to the many other sounds of the city, even the pleasant chimes of an ice cream truck can be felt to be disturbing to peace
6/28/1966
The Crisp apples of fall, Apples - crisp, juicy and just right for Hallowe'en games - come tumbling along a trough as Joseph Weissbarth sorts them for(...)
The Crisp apples of fall, Apples - crisp, juicy and just right for Hallowe'en games - come tumbling along a trough as Joseph Weissbarth sorts them for(...)
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Edgar Bourassa
Edgar Bourassa
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