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In per-war days the grandstand held crowds like this, drawn from all quarters of the world
In per-war days the grandstand held crowds like this, drawn from all quarters of the world

In per-war days the grandstand held crowds like this, drawn from all quarters of the world

Date4/15/1946
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Original Toronto Star caption: In per-war days the grandstand held crowds like this; drawn from all quarters of the world. Police rushed to the scene to aid firemen under Fire Chief George Sinclair when the building began to topple. Saftey zones were marked out
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112022F
C.N.E. Crowds see first showing of Britain at war, Nearly an hour before the doors of The Star's theatre on the balcony of the Automotive building ope(...)
C.N.E. Crowds see first showing of Britain at war, Nearly an hour before the doors of The Star's theatre on the balcony of the Automotive building ope(...)
8/1/1941
Crown and Anchor games along the midway drew good crowds yesterday on the CNE' s opening day
Crown and Anchor games along the midway drew good crowds yesterday on the CNE' s opening day
8/20/1970
The Canadian National Exhibitions of yesteryear drew crowds through stately main gate
The Canadian National Exhibitions of yesteryear drew crowds through stately main gate
8/18/1960
Picture of pictures and he eagerly interested crowds that are constantly viewing The Star royal visit photo gallery at the C.N.E
Picture of pictures and he eagerly interested crowds that are constantly viewing The Star royal visit photo gallery at the C.N.E
9/1/1939
Grania Mortimer, executive stage director of the CNE grandstand show, is confident that this year's performance will fill every one of the thousands o(...)
Grania Mortimer, executive stage director of the CNE grandstand show, is confident that this year's performance will fill every one of the thousands o(...)
7/4/1968
When the Smothers Brothers stepped onto the Grandstand stage at the Ex last night, they were working one of the biggest, toughest spots in show busine(...)
When the Smothers Brothers stepped onto the Grandstand stage at the Ex last night, they were working one of the biggest, toughest spots in show busine(...)
8/18/1966
8,000 soldiers and veterans marched from the Princes' Gates to the CNE Grandstand on Saturday in the 48th Warriors' Day parade. Seventypfive military (...)
8,000 soldiers and veterans marched from the Princes' Gates to the CNE Grandstand on Saturday in the 48th Warriors' Day parade. Seventypfive military (...)
8/19/1973
Army of workmen is busy these days getting Exhibition Park in shape for first C
Army of workmen is busy these days getting Exhibition Park in shape for first C
7/3/1947
All-Time Record was set at the Canadian National Exhibition which closed Saturday night after attracting 2,612,000 paid admissions during its 14 days.(...)
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9/13/1948
Bill Bulucon owner of Le Coq D' Or Tavern wears a battle suede suit in brown and gold with authentic camouflage look worn by GIs in the South Pacific during World War II. The outfit from Vic Kerman Gentlemen's Quarters, has a short jacket with bellows patch pockets, flared pants. Accessories pull the look together.
Bill Bulucon owner of Le Coq D' Or Tavern wears a battle suede suit in brown and gold with authentic camouflage look worn by GIs in the South Pacific during World War II. The outfit from Vic Kerman Gentlemen's Quarters, has a short jacket with bellows patch pockets, flared pants. Accessories pull the look together.
4/5/1972
A ticklish moment, Kristen Conforzi, 2, of Mississauga gets a warm wet nuzzle from quarter horse Missie Jotoe at the Quarterama Horse Show yesterday
A ticklish moment, Kristen Conforzi, 2, of Mississauga gets a warm wet nuzzle from quarter horse Missie Jotoe at the Quarterama Horse Show yesterday
3/8/1984
Stepping out: No, it's not a scene from the early days of the CNE, though it could be
Stepping out: No, it's not a scene from the early days of the CNE, though it could be
8/22/1981