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Several men in suits and hardhats stand in front of multi-level, flat-faced building with row o ...
Etobicoke Olympium, Rathburn Road, north side, west of Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario
Several men in suits and hardhats stand in front of multi-level, flat-faced building with row of adjoined picture windows; scaffolding is attached, left, where portion of facing panels are missing

Etobicoke Olympium, Rathburn Road, north side, west of Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario

Date9/24/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: An olympiad for the handicapped was first suggested 30 years ago by Sir Ludwig Guttman (right), and yesterday he visited the site of the 1976 olympiad, being built in Etobicoke's Centennial Park. Architect Bob Becksted is with him.
Country:Canada
Building, monument or park:Centennial Park
City, town or township:Toronto
East-west street:Rathburn Road
Historical location:Etobicoke (Toronto, Ont.)
Neighbourhood:Eringate
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTS-2-125-GO-099
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Clergy take a look at new gym
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Pool party at open house, Pausing for a breath in the Etobicoke Olympium's main pool during weekend open house for the giant sports project in Centenn(...)
Pool party at open house, Pausing for a breath in the Etobicoke Olympium's main pool during weekend open house for the giant sports project in Centenn(...)
5/2/1976
A star is born, A bird's-eye view is the best as members of the Etobicoke Olympium Synchronized Swim Club float in a star-shaped formation in the Olym(...)
A star is born, A bird's-eye view is the best as members of the Etobicoke Olympium Synchronized Swim Club float in a star-shaped formation in the Olym(...)
2/8/1980
Off to record: Swimmers in 200-metre freestyle event push off at Etobicoke Olympium last night
Off to record: Swimmers in 200-metre freestyle event push off at Etobicoke Olympium last night
7/22/1980
The $6.1 million sports centre under construction in Centennial Park is nearing completion and Etobicoke Mayor Dennis Flynn visited the site yesterday(...)
The $6.1 million sports centre under construction in Centennial Park is nearing completion and Etobicoke Mayor Dennis Flynn visited the site yesterday(...)
9/10/1975
The cornerstone of the Olympium, the $6
The cornerstone of the Olympium, the $6
12/10/1975
Gene Reimer (left) of Vancouver, Canada's 1972 wheelchair athlete of year, and Chris Stoddard of Toronto demonstrate manoeuvre on their wheelchairs at(...)
Gene Reimer (left) of Vancouver, Canada's 1972 wheelchair athlete of year, and Chris Stoddard of Toronto demonstrate manoeuvre on their wheelchairs at(...)
6/19/1974
Proud Athlete Louis Gaudry shows the gold medal he won in a school gymnastics competition last year
Proud Athlete Louis Gaudry shows the gold medal he won in a school gymnastics competition last year
5/24/1978
About 20 persons are taking an advanced course in scuba-diving program at Etobicoke's Olympium pool at Centennial Park
About 20 persons are taking an advanced course in scuba-diving program at Etobicoke's Olympium pool at Centennial Park
2/16/1977
Image shows the blind skaters program run by North York's parks and recreation department. Here ...
In its second year, the blind skaters program run by North York's parks and recreation department is brainchild of Andra Kelly, wife of Toronto Maple Leafs coach Red Kelly, and Nancy Cameron of department. Here, Mrs. Kelly assists Dennis Donnelly at Victoria Village Arena. There are 10 people in program, ranging in age from 7 to 62, and they come from all parts of Metro. They need more volunteers.
11/11/1976