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Spadina Ave., seen here looking north at College St., is potentially a beautiful street, a reader suggests in the letter below. He wants overhead wire(...)
Spadina Ave., seen here looking north at College St., is potentially a beautiful street, a reader suggests in the letter below. He wants overhead wire(...)

Spadina Ave., seen here looking north at College St., is potentially a beautiful street, a reader suggests in the letter below. He wants overhead wire(...)

Date9/25/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Spadina Ave.; seen here looking north at College St.; is potentially a beautiful street; a reader suggests in the letter below. He wants overhead wires and wooden poles removed; sidewalks widened; trees planted and clutter of garish advertising signs cleaned up.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0115275F
Homes should not have been permitted along top of Scarborough bluffs, reader says in letter below, since erosion is so unpredictable. He suggests a st(...)
Homes should not have been permitted along top of Scarborough bluffs, reader says in letter below, since erosion is so unpredictable. He suggests a st(...)
6/22/1976
Homes on toronto Islands, above, should be cleared of illegal residents, reader suggests in letter below, and used as summer cottages by Metro residents who are selected by a lottery
Homes on toronto Islands, above, should be cleared of illegal residents, reader suggests in letter below, and used as summer cottages by Metro residents who are selected by a lottery
11 July 1977
Old city hall is a fine historical building worthy of saving from the developers, says reader Robert Forester in accompanying letter. He suggests it be converted and refurbished for a civic museum
Old city hall is a fine historical building worthy of saving from the developers, says reader Robert Forester in accompanying letter. He suggests it be converted and refurbished for a civic museum
3/2/1971
I agree that Queen's Park must act, and quickly, on the question of garbage disposal, says conservationist Gerald Rowland in letter below. He suggests(...)
I agree that Queen's Park must act, and quickly, on the question of garbage disposal, says conservationist Gerald Rowland in letter below. He suggests(...)
10/2/1973
Karen Longlade uses Yonge St. crosswalk. One reader suggests in letter, that pedesrians activate a flasher before entering crosswalk
Karen Longlade uses Yonge St. crosswalk. One reader suggests in letter, that pedesrians activate a flasher before entering crosswalk
1/24/1974
Viet Nam orphans such as these can be helped by the donation of unneeded family allowance cheques, suggests one reader in accompanying letter. Student(...)
Viet Nam orphans such as these can be helped by the donation of unneeded family allowance cheques, suggests one reader in accompanying letter. Student(...)
2/20/1973
Increase premiums for hospitalization of driver injured while not wearing seat belt, reader suggests in accompanying letter. Every passenger should have right to use his belt or not, says another
Increase premiums for hospitalization of driver injured while not wearing seat belt, reader suggests in accompanying letter. Every passenger should have right to use his belt or not, says another
7/11/1973
The Brilliant accomplishment of Cindy Nicholas, above, in swimming English Channel in record time, could be a stimulus to revive marathon swims at Ex, reader suggests in letter
The Brilliant accomplishment of Cindy Nicholas, above, in swimming English Channel in record time, could be a stimulus to revive marathon swims at Ex, reader suggests in letter
9/12/1977
A new development. The new Spadina Rd. bridge, Toronto, as seen from the reservoir south of St. Clair Ave. In the background can be seen the Casa Loma stables
A new development. The new Spadina Rd. bridge, Toronto, as seen from the reservoir south of St. Clair Ave. In the background can be seen the Casa Loma stables
6/11/1932
Paul Hendeson waves to well-wishers as he follows daughter Heather through doorway after Team Canada's return from Moscow. A reader suggests he has been underrated, deserves recognition
Paul Hendeson waves to well-wishers as he follows daughter Heather through doorway after Team Canada's return from Moscow. A reader suggests he has been underrated, deserves recognition
10/2/1972
Team Canada players could pick up pointers from the National Ballet on the advantages of finesse as compared to brute force, a reader suggests. He say(...)
Team Canada players could pick up pointers from the National Ballet on the advantages of finesse as compared to brute force, a reader suggests. He say(...)
8/15/1972
Safety measure: Hospital identification band could include an invisible electro sensitive tape to keep track of those patients whose movement must be controlled, suggests reader J
Safety measure: Hospital identification band could include an invisible electro sensitive tape to keep track of those patients whose movement must be controlled, suggests reader J
7/20/1981