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Paul Kent, self-styled bicycle King of Toronto, takes another bike from a rack in his Bloor St
Paul Kent, self-styled bicycle King of Toronto, takes another bike from a rack in his Bloor St

Paul Kent, self-styled bicycle King of Toronto, takes another bike from a rack in his Bloor St

Date8/14/1974
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128921F
Mechanized magazine rack: Paul Runstedler, chairman of the 31st annual convention of the Canadian Automatic Merchandising Association, takes magazine out of vending machine during the weekend exhibition at the Constellation Hotel
Mechanized magazine rack: Paul Runstedler, chairman of the 31st annual convention of the Canadian Automatic Merchandising Association, takes magazine out of vending machine during the weekend exhibition at the Constellation Hotel
3/15/1985
Is there a rickshaw in your future? The gasoline shortage doesn't bother Lorne Shields, a 30-year-old Downsview manufacturers' agent, as he takes his wife Suzanne and their daughters Jessica, 2, and Rebecca, 7 months, for a spin in the rickshaw be just imported from Taiwan to add to bicycle collection
Is there a rickshaw in your future? The gasoline shortage doesn't bother Lorne Shields, a 30-year-old Downsview manufacturers' agent, as he takes his wife Suzanne and their daughters Jessica, 2, and Rebecca, 7 months, for a spin in the rickshaw be just imported from Taiwan to add to bicycle collection
11/6/1973
Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
Just park it: Greg Cotreau doesn't have much time for long-distance bicycle riding any more. That's because he's too busy spreading the word about the bicycle storage system his business is built around. The device was designed by a retired RCMP sergeant, Terry Smith, and it promises to end the clutter of bikes parked every which way.
3/10/1989
Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
9/19/1974
Canada booster: Per Bergsland, left, president of Norway's Wideroes Airlines, takes delivery of another aircraft to add to his all-de Havilland fleet from president John Sandford.
Canada booster: Per Bergsland, left, president of Norway's Wideroes Airlines, takes delivery of another aircraft to add to his all-de Havilland fleet from president John Sandford.
7/11/1980
Outdoor bike repairs: Gary Burkhalter gets a quick gear adjustment (and lesson) from James Galbraith of Total Revolution Bicycle Repairs.
Outdoor bike repairs: Gary Burkhalter gets a quick gear adjustment (and lesson) from James Galbraith of Total Revolution Bicycle Repairs.
8/1/1992
Business goes flat: Bloor Cycle owner Michael Shulman says traffic at his downtown location and the proliferation of bike shops contributed to his store's demise
Business goes flat: Bloor Cycle owner Michael Shulman says traffic at his downtown location and the proliferation of bike shops contributed to his store's demise
5/11/1990
Teenaged hero honored, David Belisle, 16, of Ward's Island holds a commendation given to him yesterday by the Toronto Harbor Commission for saving Jane Kan, 16, right, and another girl after they rode their tandem bicycle off a dock.
Teenaged hero honored, David Belisle, 16, of Ward's Island holds a commendation given to him yesterday by the Toronto Harbor Commission for saving Jane Kan, 16, right, and another girl after they rode their tandem bicycle off a dock.
1/24/1991
I just met a man who doesn't have a single complaint. Sik Kan Chung is 91. It took him 15 minutes to walk across the park to Woodgreen Community Centre from his place to meet me. Ten years ago it took him only 10 minutes. Another 10 years, maybe it will take half an hour, he said, laughing so hard his glasses slid down his nose. [Incomplete]
I just met a man who doesn't have a single complaint. Sik Kan Chung is 91. It took him 15 minutes to walk across the park to Woodgreen Community Centre from his place to meet me. Ten years ago it took him only 10 minutes. Another 10 years, maybe it will take half an hour, he said, laughing so hard his glasses slid down his nose. [Incomplete]
5/26/1984
Cerebral Palsy Victim David Gillis, 15, sits on bicycle rack at the Salvation Army's Broadview Village from where his specially made tricycle was stol(...)
Cerebral Palsy Victim David Gillis, 15, sits on bicycle rack at the Salvation Army's Broadview Village from where his specially made tricycle was stol(...)
6/22/1977
Bicycle built for 1 1/2 This postman ? he wouldn't give his name ? wasn't really delivquin legs for a sculpture and had to take them home on his bike ? turning a few heads in the process
Bicycle built for 1 1/2 This postman ? he wouldn't give his name ? wasn't really delivquin legs for a sculpture and had to take them home on his bike ? turning a few heads in the process
8/7/1980
Moving into new home they had despaired of finding for their family of eight children, Albert Treadwell hands furniture down from top of truck to his wife Velma and daughter Vivian, 10, while son Gordon, 9, takes his tricycle
Moving into new home they had despaired of finding for their family of eight children, Albert Treadwell hands furniture down from top of truck to his wife Velma and daughter Vivian, 10, while son Gordon, 9, takes his tricycle
9/2/1968