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We grill hot dogs and spicy sausages for office workers and tourists around here summer, winter, rain or shine
We grill hot dogs and spicy sausages for office workers and tourists around here summer, winter, rain or shine

We grill hot dogs and spicy sausages for office workers and tourists around here summer, winter, rain or shine

Date5/25/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: We grill hot dogs and spicy sausages for office workers and tourists around here summer; winter; rain or shine. - Vendor John Dimitropoulos; selling a hot dog to Robert Johnston.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018603F
Fast-food favorite: Hot dogs sold by Chris Blue's vendors are a hit with Torontonians and tourists alike
Fast-food favorite: Hot dogs sold by Chris Blue's vendors are a hit with Torontonians and tourists alike
7/22/1986
All The Rage: While storekeepers and politicians fume, passersby line up to buy hot dogs from vending carts that may pull in as much as $2,000 a day each
All The Rage: While storekeepers and politicians fume, passersby line up to buy hot dogs from vending carts that may pull in as much as $2,000 a day each
8/8/1983
Relishing a quiet moment, Hot dog vendor Trifon Bukuvalas takes advantage of a lull in business on a summer afternoon to catch up on some reading
Relishing a quiet moment, Hot dog vendor Trifon Bukuvalas takes advantage of a lull in business on a summer afternoon to catch up on some reading
7/19/1991
Hot dog! Vendor Thomas Manolaskos holds Oscars won by the National Film Board, which invites the public to 'get in the picture' at four locations around town today and tomorrow
Hot dog! Vendor Thomas Manolaskos holds Oscars won by the National Film Board, which invites the public to 'get in the picture' at four locations around town today and tomorrow
10/23/1989
Umbrellas unite: About 150 protesters push hot dog carts and drive chip wagons up Queen St
Umbrellas unite: About 150 protesters push hot dog carts and drive chip wagons up Queen St
5/24/1990
Watch where you're going: The recent warmer weather has brought out signs of summer, like this balloon and popcorn vendor who was spotted pedding his wares past Queen's Park yesterday
Watch where you're going: The recent warmer weather has brought out signs of summer, like this balloon and popcorn vendor who was spotted pedding his wares past Queen's Park yesterday
11/18/1982
Popcorn vendor L. Nicholson parked on Greenview Avenue near Hendon Avenue
Popcorn vendor L. Nicholson parked on Greenview Avenue near Hendon Avenue
1957
Grassroots Art, Afshin Alavi sets up his display of framed pictures for sale at Bloor and Keele sts
Grassroots Art, Afshin Alavi sets up his display of framed pictures for sale at Bloor and Keele sts
10/7/1991
Scooping up the sun's rays, Three young ice cream salesmen cool their heels over the chilled ice boxes of their carts on Cherry St
Scooping up the sun's rays, Three young ice cream salesmen cool their heels over the chilled ice boxes of their carts on Cherry St
6/21/1987
Shopping in comfort: This enterprising young woman takes her souvenir T-shirt stand right to the customers at an outdoor restaurant on Yonge St
Shopping in comfort: This enterprising young woman takes her souvenir T-shirt stand right to the customers at an outdoor restaurant on Yonge St
7/29/1985
Business as usual
Business as usual
12/23/1988
Battle of blossoms: Flower seller Nazarali Dhanani, right, waits on customers at Union Station
Battle of blossoms: Flower seller Nazarali Dhanani, right, waits on customers at Union Station
11/4/1982