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Governor Simcoe returns. Governor John Graves Simcoe, the founder of Toronto (then called York), and his wife are strangers to the modern city ad ask (...)
Governor Simcoe returns. Governor John Graves Simcoe, the founder of Toronto (then called York), and his wife are strangers to the modern city ad ask (...)

Governor Simcoe returns. Governor John Graves Simcoe, the founder of Toronto (then called York), and his wife are strangers to the modern city ad ask (...)

Date8/2/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Governor Simcoe returns. Governor John Graves Simcoe; the founder of Toronto (then called York); and his wife are strangers to the modern city ad ask directions of Constable Robert Norris; riding Susan on duty at City Hall yesterday. The Civic Holiday is now Simcoe Day in Simcoe's city; there will be tours of the three city halls 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0001955F
John Graves Simcoe returns to city hall
John Graves Simcoe returns to city hall
8/5/1974
Familiar face: This portrait of John Graves Simcoe, the first governor of Upper Canada, looks down from outside city hall on the revellers at Nathan Phillips Square yesterday
Familiar face: This portrait of John Graves Simcoe, the first governor of Upper Canada, looks down from outside city hall on the revellers at Nathan Phillips Square yesterday
8/6/1984
Faye MacGlauchian, a trooper with the Governor-General's Horse Guards, finds adjusting her hat a little tricky at the Simcoe Day fun yesterday at Todmorden Mills
Faye MacGlauchian, a trooper with the Governor-General's Horse Guards, finds adjusting her hat a little tricky at the Simcoe Day fun yesterday at Todmorden Mills
8/6/1990
Here's to you, Toronto: Glasses were clicked yesterday at Fort York as Kenneth Sager, left, and his wife, Karen, enjoy their millionaire's vacation, joined by John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, played by broadcaster Warre
Here's to you, Toronto: Glasses were clicked yesterday at Fort York as Kenneth Sager, left, and his wife, Karen, enjoy their millionaire's vacation, joined by John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, played by broadcaster Warre
10/26/1981
Regal couple: Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe (Joe Cote) and his wife Elisabeth (Kathleen Sandler) take a group of interested history buffs on a walking tour of downtown Toronto
Regal couple: Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe (Joe Cote) and his wife Elisabeth (Kathleen Sandler) take a group of interested history buffs on a walking tour of downtown Toronto
8/3/1987
Anniversaries - Simcoe Day
Anniversaries - Simcoe Day
8/2/1993
Simcoe's day
Simcoe's day
7/30/1983
Gunflighter meets a trooper. A pioneer and military pageant highlighted celebrations of Simcoe Day yesterday at Todmordon Mills on Pottery Rd. Cowboy (...)
Gunflighter meets a trooper. A pioneer and military pageant highlighted celebrations of Simcoe Day yesterday at Todmordon Mills on Pottery Rd. Cowboy (...)
8/5/1974
Upper Canada's first lieutenant-governor, John Graves Simcoe, kept his long standing annual date with Toronto yesterday
Upper Canada's first lieutenant-governor, John Graves Simcoe, kept his long standing annual date with Toronto yesterday
8/5/1985
The diary of Mrs. John Graves Simcoe, wife of the first lieutenant-governor of the province of Upper Canada, 1792-6, with notes and a biography by J. Ross Robertson
The diary of Mrs. John Graves Simcoe, wife of the first lieutenant-governor of the province of Upper Canada, 1792-6, with notes and a biography by J. Ross Robertson
1911
Back in saddle: Portraying Ontario's first lieutenant-governor, John Graves Simcoe, CBC Radio's Joe Cote recovers his aplomb after tumbling from his horse yesterday
Back in saddle: Portraying Ontario's first lieutenant-governor, John Graves Simcoe, CBC Radio's Joe Cote recovers his aplomb after tumbling from his horse yesterday
8/4/1986
Speech of His Excellency John Graves Simcoe, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada, &c
Speech of His Excellency John Graves Simcoe, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada, &c
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