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A long tradition

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A long tradition

Date8/9/1982

Names

Bull, Ron (photographer)

Santa Claus (Fictitious character) (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: A long tradition: Throngs of people lined the streets in 1919; top; and in 1923 to see the Santa Claus parade and welcome the jolly old elf back to town. The tradition began in 1905; when Santa rode up Yonge St. atop an Eaton's truck.

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Photographs

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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_0010741F

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