Posts Filed Under: 1940s

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Toronto Invents: The Hat Trick

The legend of Spadina Avenue hatter Sammy Taft, and his role in inventing hockey's traditional three-goal salute.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 3rd, 1:30 pm

Toronto Invents: The Paint Roller

A cautionary tale about protecting your invention.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 9th, 12:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Selling Sam the Record Man

The evolution of the legendary record retailer's advertising.

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 25th, 12:15 pm

A Gardens Gallery

Shoppers join sermons, Shakespeare, singers, and skaters as part of the eclectic history of Maple Leaf Gardens.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 30th, 10:00 am

Vintage Toronto Ads: Have You Tasted This Sensational Soup?

To a wartime man of the house, Lipton's Noodle Soup seemed like a good substitute for the real thing.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 11th, 1:30 pm

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Historicist: Shuffling the Provincial Political Deck

One party got the boot. One party launched a dynasty. One party became the first to have female MPPs in its caucus. The tale of the 1943 Ontario election.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 1st, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: York South or Bust

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 16th, 12:20 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Ammoniate Your Smile!

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 8th, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: Huskies and Hoops

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 13th, 12:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Find the Puck

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 27th, 11:05 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Ending Summer with Elmer

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 21st, 2:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: A Cure for Oilcers

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 1st, 2:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Canned Food Will Change Your Tune

By Jamie Bradburn May. 4th, 2:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Pour Me a Psycho-Physical Driving Test

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 30th, 2:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: The Watermelon and the Boy

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 16th, 2:00 pm

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Historicist: Icy Discrimination

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 6th, 12:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: The Poise That Lysol Gives

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 16th, 2:00 pm

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Days of Carltons Past

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 25th, 4:00 pm

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