As spring of 1943 gave way to summer, waves of heat spread across the city, causing the air-conditioned theatres to attract ever-increasing crowds. The Imperial
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Toronto’s old University Theatre
The University when it opened in March 1949, Photo from Ontario Archives, AO 2108 Map from Google, 2014 Shortly after World War II,
The first Saturday in October of 1945, my friends and I attended the local movie house. I was proud to be of an age to
On this morning of mornings, Tuesday, 8 May 1945, young boys feverishly hawked early editions of the newspapers, swarming streets, offices, hotels, factories, shops, and
Remembering the day Elizabeth II became queen – Historic Toronto
I was a student in high school when King George VI died on 6 February in 1952, and Elizabeth II was proclaimed queen. The day
Remembering 6 February 1952 as well as the day Pres. Kennedy died – Historic Toronto
I was a student in high school when King George VI died on 6 February in 1952. The day remains as fixed in my memory
Toronto learns of the death of King George VI on 6 Feb. 1952 on the CBC – Historic Toronto
The murder/mystery entitled “The Reluctant Virgin,” is the story of a serial killer loose on the streets of Toronto during the 1950s. However, in reality
View archival photos of Toronto while reading a chilling murder/mystery – Historic Toronto
Gazing north on Yonge from Front St. Yonge St. looking south to College St. Though it is unusual to insert archival photos in
The murder/mystery entitled “The Reluctant Virgin,” is the story of a serial killer loose on the streets of Toronto during the 1950s. However, in reality
Imperial and Downtown Theatres on Yonge St. The Yonge Theatre (today the Elgin) University Theatre on Bloor St. Odeon Carlton on Carlton St., east