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Old Dufferin St. Entrance is seen as it appeared in 1907. Many world famous events were initiated at the CNE, like the marathon swim for men and women(...)
Old Dufferin St. Entrance is seen as it appeared in 1907. Many world famous events were initiated at the CNE, like the marathon swim for men and women(...)

Old Dufferin St. Entrance is seen as it appeared in 1907. Many world famous events were initiated at the CNE, like the marathon swim for men and women(...)

Date8/16/1952
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  • Old Dufferin St. Entrance is seen as it appeared in 1907. Many world famous events were initiated at the CNE, like the marathon swim for men and women(...)
  • Old Dufferin St. Entrance is seen as it appeared in 1907. Many world famous events were initiated at the CNE; like the marathon swim for men and women; many of whom come from all over the world to take part. The annual baby show has become a popular feature. Countries from four corners of the earth send wares to be displayed.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Old Dufferin St. Entrance is seen as it appeared in 1907. Many world famous events were initiated at the CNE; like the marathon swim for men and women; many of whom come from all over the world to take part. The annual baby show has become a popular feature. Countries from four corners of the earth send wares to be displayed.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111765F
      Geography
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      Mother also raced in C.N.E. women's events. When her parents were striving for world's titles little Hil was always along as spectator, later became f(...)
      Mother also raced in C.N.E. women's events. When her parents were striving for world's titles little Hil was always along as spectator, later became f(...)
      James, Norman
      6/26/1942
      Jocelyn Muir won world title in women's marathon swim
      Jocelyn Muir won world title in women's marathon swim
      Lennon, Frank
      11/3/1982
      Scary business: Two-year-old Ilana Kirsh hangs on to her hat and doesn't seem keen on getting too close to the scarecrows sprouting at one of many Harborfront events
      Scary business: Two-year-old Ilana Kirsh hangs on to her hat and doesn't seem keen on getting too close to the scarecrows sprouting at one of many Harborfront events
      Lennon, Frank
      10/8/1984
      All in at once for big C.N.E. Swim, Splash, and 80 men plunge for the 10-mile marathon swim at Ex - $ 350 has brought entries from all over the continent, hibition Park to-day
      All in at once for big C.N.E. Swim, Splash, and 80 men plunge for the 10-mile marathon swim at Ex - $ 350 has brought entries from all over the continent, hibition Park to-day
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      8/31/1937
      Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Exhibitions - CNE - Marathon Swim
      Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Exhibitions - CNE - Marathon Swim
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      n.d.
      Herman Willemse, favorite in today's CNE marathon swim, relaxes in bathtub prior to, race with book mysterious Strength in Sport
      Herman Willemse, favorite in today's CNE marathon swim, relaxes in bathtub prior to, race with book mysterious Strength in Sport
      Grant, Frank
      8/16/1963
      Exhaustion and agony are evident on face of Egypt's Abdel Latif Abou Heif as he is helped from Lake Ontario in CNE marathon swim
      Exhaustion and agony are evident on face of Egypt's Abdel Latif Abou Heif as he is helped from Lake Ontario in CNE marathon swim
      Darrell, Dick
      8/21/1964
      The waterfront events at the CNE will be highlighted by the Aquarama '78 show, performed three times daily except when pre-empted by other attractions(...)
      The waterfront events at the CNE will be highlighted by the Aquarama '78 show, performed three times daily except when pre-empted by other attractions(...)
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      8/15/1978
      Wins third world's championship-Marvin Nelson as he came out of the water the winner of th e15-mile marathon swim for the world's championship and a p(...)
      Wins third world's championship-Marvin Nelson as he came out of the water the winner of th e15-mile marathon swim for the world's championship and a p(...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      9/1/1934
      Swims for life: Jim Kinlin, a 56-year-old cancer victim, swims another mile in his seven-year marathon for leukemia research
      Swims for life: Jim Kinlin, a 56-year-old cancer victim, swims another mile in his seven-year marathon for leukemia research
      Dunlop, Alan
      1/26/1983
      American newsman who documented many of the most momentous events of this century, William Shirer is promoting memoir, The Nightmare Years: 1930-1940
      American newsman who documented many of the most momentous events of this century, William Shirer is promoting memoir, The Nightmare Years: 1930-1940
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      4/2/1985
      Cobalt Community Centre where many 50th anniversary events will be held
      Cobalt Community Centre where many 50th anniversary events will be held
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      1963-06