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Midway at the Ex

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Midway at the Ex

Date8/16/1969

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Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.) (subject)

Conklin, James Wesley "Patty", 1892-1970 (subject)

Feeny, Edwin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Midway at the Ex: Patty Conklin, the giant of the carnival world, takes three young visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition on a personal tour of his midway, a riot of rides, concessions and amusements. The midway makes while the CNE has a deficit.

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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_0039901F

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New President of the ex, Jack Corrigan was first attracted to the giant fair 50 years ago. He received a midway pass for attending a summer Sunday school run by the then-president of the CNE. Corrigan has suggested that cars be banned from the central section of the Ex and the space landscaped.

New President of the ex, Jack Corrigan was first attracted to the giant fair 50 years ago. He received a midway pass for attending a summer Sunday school run by the then-president of the CNE. Corrigan has suggested that cars be banned from the central section of the Ex and the space landscaped.

2/3/1971

Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception

Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception

8/21/1979

Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway

Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway

8/25/1972

Gay Brewer was one of several golfers who scrambled into contention at midway mark of Canadian Open championship at Cherry Hill. [Incomplete]

Gay Brewer was one of several golfers who scrambled into contention at midway mark of Canadian Open championship at Cherry Hill. [Incomplete]

7/7/1972

King of the midway, Patty Conklin takes two young guests, Karen Wilson,6, and Donna Wilson, 16, on a tour of Exhibition grounds in his green golf cart

King of the midway, Patty Conklin takes two young guests, Karen Wilson,6, and Donna Wilson, 16, on a tour of Exhibition grounds in his green golf cart

8/23/1968

The Midway, Toronto Exhibition, Canada

The Midway, Toronto Exhibition, Canada

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The Midway, Toronto Exhibition, Canada

The Midway, Toronto Exhibition, Canada

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The Midway, Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, Canada

The Midway, Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, Canada

1910

The midway means all things to many people

The midway means all things to many people

8/20/1972

The bustle and activity of the Canadian National Exhibition is never more noticeable or colorful than at night as this picture at the Midway last nigh(...)

The bustle and activity of the Canadian National Exhibition is never more noticeable or colorful than at night as this picture at the Midway last nigh(...)

8/21/1965

Davidson: Queen's star and 1980 Olympic team member leads OUAA scorers as season nears midway point

Davidson: Queen's star and 1980 Olympic team member leads OUAA scorers as season nears midway point

2/6/1980