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Willowdale man collects the past, Larry Becker, 34, of Willowdale holds some of his 5,000 postcards of old Toronto
Willowdale man collects the past, Larry Becker, 34, of Willowdale holds some of his 5,000 postcards of old Toronto

Willowdale man collects the past, Larry Becker, 34, of Willowdale holds some of his 5,000 postcards of old Toronto

Date9/6/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Willowdale man collects the past; Larry Becker; 34; of Willowdale holds some of his 5;000 postcards of old Toronto. Foresters' Temple (left) was described in 1897 as the tallest building in the Empire; the Queen's Hotel (centre) stood where the Royal York is now. In his store; North Toronto Coins Ltd.; Becker also has an 1880 streetcar ticket; old prints; badges; medals; coins; paper money and magazines. A rare 1870 quarter is priced at $12;000.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009700F
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Family passion: Ivor Samuel, 83, of Willowdale holds model made from tin cans he crafted for his son 30 years ago
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Dr. Alwin Parchment holds fine acupuncture needle. The Willowdale physician does not charge for acupuncture treatments.
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British immigrants sending postcards home from the Gander Airport, Gander, Newfoundland
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Above, early Irish postcards from George S
Above, early Irish postcards from George S
n.d.
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