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The CHUM Sign Returns

Clubland crawlers will notice a new visual distraction while wandering the east end of the Entertainment District this weekend. Where partiers once stopped into the northwest corner of Richmond and Duncan to dance to 1980s tunes at Whiskey Saigon, they will now be urged by a refurbished classic neon sign to dial up 1050 AM or 104.5 FM.

Historicist: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes at 1050 CHUM

Every Saturday morning Historicist looks back at the events, places, and characters—good and bad—that have shaped Toronto into the city we know today.

2008_07_25_chum2.jpgAs the dismemberment of the CHUM City empire proceeds apace, the CHUM building on Yonge near St. Clair has been sold to developer Aspen Ridge Homes for $21 million. Well, progress is progress and AM radio hasn't been a viable medium since the Stones were only middle-aged, but let's hope they keep the sign.

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