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The Mayor of Toronto in 1930, Bert Wemp, stands between East York Mayor Willis Blair (left) and Toronto Mayor David Crombie last night after unveiling(...)
The Mayor of Toronto in 1930, Bert Wemp, stands between East York Mayor Willis Blair (left) and Toronto Mayor David Crombie last night after unveiling(...)

The Mayor of Toronto in 1930, Bert Wemp, stands between East York Mayor Willis Blair (left) and Toronto Mayor David Crombie last night after unveiling(...)

Date9/18/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Mayor of Toronto in 1930; Bert Wemp; stands between East York Mayor Willis Blair (left) and Toronto Mayor David Crombie last night after unveiling a plaque proclaiming old city hall an Ontario historical landmark.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111380F
From one mayor to another. The first replica of the Toronto mayor's chain of office was presented to Bert Wemp, mayor in 1930, by Mayor David Crombie.(...)
From one mayor to another. The first replica of the Toronto mayor's chain of office was presented to Bert Wemp, mayor in 1930, by Mayor David Crombie.(...)
3/5/1975
Stepping down as mayor of East York, Willis Blair doffs chain of office last night at a special council meeting
Stepping down as mayor of East York, Willis Blair doffs chain of office last night at a special council meeting
4/12/1976
East York mayor-elect Willis Blair, 49, talks with True Davidson, 72, who is retiring after 12 years as mayor
East York mayor-elect Willis Blair, 49, talks with True Davidson, 72, who is retiring after 12 years as mayor
12/4/1972
Honored at a dinner for his 15 years as a public servant, York Mayor Philip White is carried by Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey (left) and East York Mayor Willis Blair
Honored at a dinner for his 15 years as a public servant, York Mayor Philip White is carried by Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey (left) and East York Mayor Willis Blair
6/11/1974
East York Mayor Willis Blair receives his chain of office from True Davidson, his predecessor, who has retired after 24 years in politics. Blair repeated pledge to work to preserve neighborhoods
East York Mayor Willis Blair receives his chain of office from True Davidson, his predecessor, who has retired after 24 years in politics. Blair repeated pledge to work to preserve neighborhoods
1/8/1973
East York's New Mascot, an English bulldog called Goliath, looks over East York's new 50th anniversary crest being held by Mayor Willis Blair. Holding(...)
East York's New Mascot, an English bulldog called Goliath, looks over East York's new 50th anniversary crest being held by Mayor Willis Blair. Holding(...)
2/12/1974
Willis Blair mayor East York
Willis Blair mayor East York
1/8/1973
Running for Re-Election, East York Mayor Willis Blair drops in on senior citizens in the Cedarvale Park building, where Neil Whitten (right) of Preste(...)
Running for Re-Election, East York Mayor Willis Blair drops in on senior citizens in the Cedarvale Park building, where Neil Whitten (right) of Preste(...)
1/1/1974
Toronto Mayor David Crombie (right) leaves the home of North York Mayor Mel Lastman last night with Rabbi David Monson of Beth Sholom Synagogue. Altho(...)
Toronto Mayor David Crombie (right) leaves the home of North York Mayor Mel Lastman last night with Rabbi David Monson of Beth Sholom Synagogue. Altho(...)
1/15/1973
Minus the usual beard, Alderman Karl Jaffary stands at his office window, thinking about giving up what Mayor David Crombie has called one of the most illustrious careers in municipal government
Minus the usual beard, Alderman Karl Jaffary stands at his office window, thinking about giving up what Mayor David Crombie has called one of the most illustrious careers in municipal government
1/22/1974
Mayor David Crombie stands in front of one of 25 houses in the Sherbourne-Dundas Sts
Mayor David Crombie stands in front of one of 25 houses in the Sherbourne-Dundas Sts
4/6/1973
Seeking the leadership of Progressive Conservative party, Flora MacDonald was flanked by two influential supporters last night at the convention in Ottawa: New Brunswick Premier Richard Hatfield (left) and Toronto Mayor David Crombie (almost hidden)
Seeking the leadership of Progressive Conservative party, Flora MacDonald was flanked by two influential supporters last night at the convention in Ottawa: New Brunswick Premier Richard Hatfield (left) and Toronto Mayor David Crombie (almost hidden)
2/20/1976