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Birdman' calls: George V. Madrigal, a travelling American evangelist, whistles outside The Toronto star.
Birdman' calls: George V. Madrigal, a travelling American evangelist, whistles outside The Toronto star.

Birdman' calls: George V. Madrigal, a travelling American evangelist, whistles outside The Toronto star.

Date11/8/1982
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130294F
Twice the fun: Ken Christofi, owner of Toronto's Bauhaus night club and seen here with niece Tanna, 3, had his 1974. Beetle painted VW Bug blue (it was white), the same colour as the VW his father had when Christofi was a boy in Cyprus. His New Beetle, a turbodiesel model, is white. Chriscofi admits he loves the bells and whistles and comfort of the '90s remake.
Twice the fun: Ken Christofi, owner of Toronto's Bauhaus night club and seen here with niece Tanna, 3, had his 1974. Beetle painted VW Bug blue (it was white), the same colour as the VW his father had when Christofi was a boy in Cyprus. His New Beetle, a turbodiesel model, is white. Chriscofi admits he loves the bells and whistles and comfort of the '90s remake.
6/30/1998
The Lord's work: Waving a beat-up Bible, George Madrigal of Texas, self-appointed publicity agent for a fundamentalist group, likes to stand outside public buildings and chat with God
The Lord's work: Waving a beat-up Bible, George Madrigal of Texas, self-appointed publicity agent for a fundamentalist group, likes to stand outside public buildings and chat with God
11/6/1979
Ron Foxcroft holds pea-less, highly profitable whistles made by his company, Fortron international.
Ron Foxcroft holds pea-less, highly profitable whistles made by his company, Fortron international.
12/1/1992
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
12/29/1977
Dr. John Alan Lee, above, outside Don Jail, calls the institution a 19th century chamber of imminent terror.
Dr. John Alan Lee, above, outside Don Jail, calls the institution a 19th century chamber of imminent terror.
6/28/1977
Steam whistles
Steam whistles
18--?
Ringing in a brand new year. Whistles, party hats and balloons helped these New Year's Eve revellers at the Duke of Gloucester pub on Yonge St. welcom(...)
Ringing in a brand new year. Whistles, party hats and balloons helped these New Year's Eve revellers at the Duke of Gloucester pub on Yonge St. welcom(...)
12/31/1985
Steamed up: Whistles on steam engine provided music to ears of city and country folk who turned up for the 11th annual steam show
Steamed up: Whistles on steam engine provided music to ears of city and country folk who turned up for the 11th annual steam show
8/30/1982
Missa Ottawa Rough Rider, Renata Pikelis (left) and Ingrid Osmolowsky, Miss Grey Cup 1962 and Miss Grey Cup 1961 get wolf whistles from appreciative fans
Missa Ottawa Rough Rider, Renata Pikelis (left) and Ingrid Osmolowsky, Miss Grey Cup 1962 and Miss Grey Cup 1961 get wolf whistles from appreciative fans
12/1/1962
Jump-up time: Reggae and calypso bands had everyone swaying to the shrilling of whistles and the beat of steel drums as Caribana took to the streets yesterday
Jump-up time: Reggae and calypso bands had everyone swaying to the shrilling of whistles and the beat of steel drums as Caribana took to the streets yesterday
8/1/1981
Peggy Lee drew cheers and whistles with every song at Royal York's Imperial Room where she opened 10-day engagement last night
Peggy Lee drew cheers and whistles with every song at Royal York's Imperial Room where she opened 10-day engagement last night
10/22/1970
Feathered frineds: Ross Saunders, the Birdman and Pickering, givest two of his friends a little attention
Feathered frineds: Ross Saunders, the Birdman and Pickering, givest two of his friends a little attention
1/18/1984