Posts Filed Under: 1940s

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Exhibiting Lawren Harris

With the opening this weekend of a major show spotlighting the Group of Seven member, a look at the first retrospective exhibition of his work in 1948.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 29th, 4:30 pm

Historicist: Johnny at the Fair

Before he was a fine artist, Charles Pachter wandered the Canadian National Exhibition as a four-year-old for the NFB in 1947.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 29th, 4:30 pm

Historicist: VE Day

How Torontonians marked the end of Europe's Second World War.

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

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Eaton’s Remembers

To mark Remembrance Day in 1948, the department store erected a memorial to fallen employees.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 11th, 12:00 pm

Meet a Toronto Mayor: Allan Lamport

A stubborn scrapper who declared, "If anyone’s going to stab me in the back, I want to be there."

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 5th, 3:45 pm

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Historicist: Moving Into Regent Park

When the first phase of Regent Park opened in 1949, everyone was transfixed by the bathtubs.

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 28th, 12:00 pm

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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

They hosted the first game in the precursor to the NBA, but only lasted one season. Here's the story of the Toronto Huskies.

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