Vintage Toronto Ads: Doin’ the Brading’s Do-Si-Do
Promoting a popular early 1950s recreational activity in the name of good health, and beer.

Promoting a popular early 1950s recreational activity in the name of good health, and beer.
A thrifty downtown diner encouraged efficiency among its clientele.
On the eve of 1970, the department store reflected on the state of the world.
A holiday assortment of Christmas shopping ads.
The mall's chief Santa tells a community paper about the hazards and joys of the job.
The Telegram offered plenty for families at its holiday fair in 1969, including Blinky!
Can you resist a holiday treat made from "New Laid Eggs?"
A fancy fried feast for fast food fiends!
A 1970s TVOntario ad campaign prominently featured Saturday Night at the Movies.
Instead of arguing with the law, hand them a fine cigar.
How Canadian viewers watched American presidential-election coverage in the age before livestreams.
Travelling back through time for a children's costume idea.
Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you one of the 19th century's finest novelty acts!
A Roncesvalles landmark celebrates a century of magic shadows.
In this drama, potential dangers abound!
How a 19th-century business advertised a move.
The second-largest American burger chain sets its sights on Toronto.
The evolution of the legendary record retailer's advertising.
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