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CNE opens - and the good times roll again, The magic, magnetic midway and its mini-roller coaster ride were the first order of business for these chil(...)
CNE opens - and the good times roll again, The magic, magnetic midway and its mini-roller coaster ride were the first order of business for these chil(...)

CNE opens - and the good times roll again, The magic, magnetic midway and its mini-roller coaster ride were the first order of business for these chil(...)

Date8/18/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: CNE opens - and the good times roll again; The magic; magnetic midway and its mini-roller coaster ride were the first order of business for these children at the Canadian National Exhibition; which opened today for its 93rd year of operation.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111838F
Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway
Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway
8/25/1972
Taking a flyer at the CNE: Bart and Mary Tompsett atop the roller coaster ride yesterday with son Mudge and niece Debbie McCracken, both 11
Taking a flyer at the CNE: Bart and Mary Tompsett atop the roller coaster ride yesterday with son Mudge and niece Debbie McCracken, both 11
8/15/1974
Scream maker: Selena Bishop, 15, of Timmins has a screaming good time on roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
Scream maker: Selena Bishop, 15, of Timmins has a screaming good time on roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
8/20/1987
Brenda Bomberry crowned at CNE, She'd reign from top of roller coaster
Brenda Bomberry crowned at CNE, She'd reign from top of roller coaster
8/17/1977
Thrill-a-second ride on the miniature roller coaster was an exciting experience for 21-year-old Patti at the CNE midway
Thrill-a-second ride on the miniature roller coaster was an exciting experience for 21-year-old Patti at the CNE midway
8/25/1971
Rails for a roller coaster, Harvey Thompson (left) and Dennis Davis overhaul the roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition
Rails for a roller coaster, Harvey Thompson (left) and Dennis Davis overhaul the roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition
7/21/1976
Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception
Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception
8/21/1979
Boris Szmaka, Steve Yarkun admire new facade for CNE coliseum, New look in buildings, new rides in midway and headliner Bob Goulet add interest to this year's fair
Boris Szmaka, Steve Yarkun admire new facade for CNE coliseum, New look in buildings, new rides in midway and headliner Bob Goulet add interest to this year's fair
7/17/1963
It's a nine-year miss, for age-guesser Barry Vigon as 105-year-old Caroline Pierce smiles mischievously at the CNE Midway yesterday. She's been his ol(...)
It's a nine-year miss, for age-guesser Barry Vigon as 105-year-old Caroline Pierce smiles mischievously at the CNE Midway yesterday. She's been his ol(...)
8/18/1971
Crown and Anchor games along the midway drew good crowds yesterday on the CNE' s opening day
Crown and Anchor games along the midway drew good crowds yesterday on the CNE' s opening day
8/20/1970
Workmen prepare support bed for magnetic levitation train test track being built at the CNE
Workmen prepare support bed for magnetic levitation train test track being built at the CNE
11/13/1974
There are 72 rides to try at the CNE and this happy pair seems to be well into the swing of things as Metro's annual Ex-travaganza opened its doors ye(...)
There are 72 rides to try at the CNE and this happy pair seems to be well into the swing of things as Metro's annual Ex-travaganza opened its doors ye(...)
8/18/1976