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Big Daddy holds baby. Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner (holding Mary Ann) turns over keys to car, presented him by Downtown Business Men's Association to (...)
Big Daddy holds baby. Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner (holding Mary Ann) turns over keys to car, presented him by Downtown Business Men's Association to (...)

Big Daddy holds baby. Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner (holding Mary Ann) turns over keys to car, presented him by Downtown Business Men's Association to (...)

Date11/21/1961
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Original Toronto Star caption: Big Daddy holds baby. Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner (holding Mary Ann) turns over keys to car; presented him by Downtown Business Men's Association to commemorate his retirement; to Mrs. David Bowes of Metro Children's Aid Society who holds Bobby. Nursing staff of his favorite charity will have the use of the car.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0049152F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
From Big Daddy to this. The chair Fred Gardiner used as first Metro chairman, now outside William Allen's in the new City Hall, has come down a notch (...)
From Big Daddy to this. The chair Fred Gardiner used as first Metro chairman, now outside William Allen's in the new City Hall, has come down a notch (...)
1/27/1966
The Former Chairmen of Metro Toronto, William Allen (left) and Fred (Big Daddy) Gardiner, reminisce about their terms of office at a dinner given for (...)
The Former Chairmen of Metro Toronto, William Allen (left) and Fred (Big Daddy) Gardiner, reminisce about their terms of office at a dinner given for (...)
12/15/1969
'Big Daddy' Fred Gardiner says Metro must expand
'Big Daddy' Fred Gardiner says Metro must expand
10/9/1969
Metro chairman Gardiner and Mrs. Marie Curtis. Big Daddy pounded the table and demanded proof of costly blunders
Metro chairman Gardiner and Mrs. Marie Curtis. Big Daddy pounded the table and demanded proof of costly blunders
11/17/1961
Former Metro chairman Fred Gardiner leaving City Hall council chamber on arm of Ann Tucker; chief guide; with Ald. Joseph Piccininni.
Former Metro chairman Fred Gardiner leaving City Hall council chamber on arm of Ann Tucker; chief guide; with Ald. Joseph Piccininni.
1/25/1966
A close fit--he had to leave his hat on the roof-but I've been in tighter squeezes, says Metro Chairman Gardiner as he tries out car presented him on (...)
A close fit--he had to leave his hat on the roof-but I've been in tighter squeezes, says Metro Chairman Gardiner as he tries out car presented him on (...)
11/9/1961
Fred Gardiner, first Metro chairman, flashes famed oratorical form as he speaks to members of the Eaton Business Club at the Board of Trade building yesterday
Fred Gardiner, first Metro chairman, flashes famed oratorical form as he speaks to members of the Eaton Business Club at the Board of Trade building yesterday
11/30/1966
Big night for 'Big Daddy'. Former Metro Chairman (left) receives a bust of himself from John De Toro, president of the Italo-Canadian Club, at a dinne(...)
Big night for 'Big Daddy'. Former Metro Chairman (left) receives a bust of himself from John De Toro, president of the Italo-Canadian Club, at a dinne(...)
2/16/1962
Former Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner, shown beside presents Metro chairman William Allen, came to Metro council today asking Metro renew per bed grants for hospital construction
Former Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner, shown beside presents Metro chairman William Allen, came to Metro council today asking Metro renew per bed grants for hospital construction
8/6/1968
Fred Gardiner at first meeting of Toronto Hydro after he became commissioner with chairman John McMechar
Fred Gardiner at first meeting of Toronto Hydro after he became commissioner with chairman John McMechar
2/1/1965
Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner does a little hop with Zena Cheevers. majorette who is leading the Toronto group in parade at various stops along the (...)
Metro chairman Fred G. Gardiner does a little hop with Zena Cheevers. majorette who is leading the Toronto group in parade at various stops along the (...)
11/21/1955
Looking over Star report on Robarts findings, 82-year-old Fred Gardiner, Metro Toronto's first chairman, paid tribute to the former Ontario premier fo(...)
Looking over Star report on Robarts findings, 82-year-old Fred Gardiner, Metro Toronto's first chairman, paid tribute to the former Ontario premier fo(...)
7/4/1977