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Famous names were in the spotlight at the official opening of Toronto's $31 million city hall yesterday
Famous names were in the spotlight at the official opening of Toronto's $31 million city hall yesterday

Famous names were in the spotlight at the official opening of Toronto's $31 million city hall yesterday

Date9/14/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: Famous names were in the spotlight at the official opening of Toronto's $31 million city hall yesterday. But a couple found they weren't famour enough. Mayor Philip Givens sits at the desk after ceremony as he faces Mrs. Vanier; Governor-General George Vanier; Prime Minister Pearson and Premier Robarts. Mr. Robarts and Carl Goldenberg were barred from mayor's office till guide recognized them.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111359F
The frondizis sign in, Argentine President Arturo Frondizi and his wife, Elena, entered their names in Toronto's guest book during a visit to City Hall today
The frondizis sign in, Argentine President Arturo Frondizi and his wife, Elena, entered their names in Toronto's guest book during a visit to City Hall today
11/29/1961
Bearing famous names, Gerry Sawchuk (left), son of great goalie Terry Sawchuk, and Kim Jackson, whose father was legendary busher Jackson, talk with Cyclone Taylor during Hockey Hall of Fame ceremonies at CNE yesterday
Bearing famous names, Gerry Sawchuk (left), son of great goalie Terry Sawchuk, and Kim Jackson, whose father was legendary busher Jackson, talk with Cyclone Taylor during Hockey Hall of Fame ceremonies at CNE yesterday
8/26/1971
A magnificent new setting, but the same old fights dominated city council today at its first meeting in the $31 million city hall opened yesterday. Bu(...)
A magnificent new setting, but the same old fights dominated city council today at its first meeting in the $31 million city hall opened yesterday. Bu(...)
9/14/1965
Great names of showbusiness were introduced to Toronto by O
Great names of showbusiness were introduced to Toronto by O
6/3/1975
A sweet snip: The snip of the scissors cutting a musical ribbon at Roy Thomson Hall sounded sweet today as it marked the official opening of Toronto's new concert palace
A sweet snip: The snip of the scissors cutting a musical ribbon at Roy Thomson Hall sounded sweet today as it marked the official opening of Toronto's new concert palace
9/13/1982
Flanked by famous names, Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau prepares to speak during ceremonies yesterday marking the 10th anniversary of the St. L(...)
Flanked by famous names, Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau prepares to speak during ceremonies yesterday marking the 10th anniversary of the St. L(...)
6/27/1969
As Oct. 31, the deadline in the story derby, draws near, new names are appearing on the list of mothers entered in the contest. Attracted by the possi(...)
As Oct. 31, the deadline in the story derby, draws near, new names are appearing on the list of mothers entered in the contest. Attracted by the possi(...)
10/24/1936
The Star's Paul King was there as two of Hollywood's most famous names act together for the first time
The Star's Paul King was there as two of Hollywood's most famous names act together for the first time
10/4/1974
Toronto's theatre community gets perplexed whenever the names of Louis Capson (left) and Gary Reeves (right) are mentioned. Their Creation 2 troupe ha(...)
Toronto's theatre community gets perplexed whenever the names of Louis Capson (left) and Gary Reeves (right) are mentioned. Their Creation 2 troupe ha(...)
9/20/1976
The names are Wayne McCuaig and Ken Wood and their 'game' is getting airplanes safely in and out of Toronto's International airport. They are two of 1(...)
The names are Wayne McCuaig and Ken Wood and their 'game' is getting airplanes safely in and out of Toronto's International airport. They are two of 1(...)
12/14/1966
John Neal (left) and William Pearson Tag bass with star comic character names, This Fish and 29 Others will be in Grenadier Pond for Friday's Opening
John Neal (left) and William Pearson Tag bass with star comic character names, This Fish and 29 Others will be in Grenadier Pond for Friday's Opening
6/28/1960
Cheers and applause, led by Mayor Philip Givens and Metro chairman William Allen, rang out in Nathan Phillips Square today as the new $31 million City(...)
Cheers and applause, led by Mayor Philip Givens and Metro chairman William Allen, rang out in Nathan Phillips Square today as the new $31 million City(...)
9/13/1965