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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

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

Date7/17/1963
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0111821F
      New President of the ex, Jack Corrigan was first attracted to the giant fair 50 years ago. He received a midway pass for attending a summer Sunday school run by the then-president of the CNE. Corrigan has suggested that cars be banned from the central section of the Ex and the space landscaped.
      New President of the ex, Jack Corrigan was first attracted to the giant fair 50 years ago. He received a midway pass for attending a summer Sunday school run by the then-president of the CNE. Corrigan has suggested that cars be banned from the central section of the Ex and the space landscaped.
      Darrell, Dick
      2/3/1971
      It's Open: Betty Disero rides a forklift truck through a banner to officially open the first new building in the working area of the port in the past 20 years
      It's Open: Betty Disero rides a forklift truck through a banner to officially open the first new building in the working area of the port in the past 20 years
      Brennan, Pat
      2/6/1990
      Pony cart rides were one of the events of the fair staged by Mennonites Saturday in New Hamburg to raise more than $90,000 for the Mennonite Central C(...)
      Pony cart rides were one of the events of the fair staged by Mennonites Saturday in New Hamburg to raise more than $90,000 for the Mennonite Central C(...)
      Goode, Jeff
      5/27/1973
      Image shows an aerial view of the Harbour buildings.
      Downtown jungle. Fifteen years ago, Star photographer Boris Spremo look the photograph at left of the downtown Toronto area, dominated by the just-built Toronto Dominion Centre Tower
      Spremo, Boris
      1/9/1968
      Soaring rides - and prices: When a trip to the midway at the Canadian National Exhibition becomes a major expense, reader argues, it ceases to be fun
      Soaring rides - and prices: When a trip to the midway at the Canadian National Exhibition becomes a major expense, reader argues, it ceases to be fun
      Bezant, Graham
      9/10/1979
      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
      Bezant, Graham
      8/21/1979
      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
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      8/25/1972
      The streamlined headliner: ''Goulet has grace, punch,'' says Sinclair
      The streamlined headliner: ''Goulet has grace, punch,'' says Sinclair
      Goulet, Robert, 1933-2007
      n.d.
      Boris Spremo. Workmen erecting the steel base for the new Top of Toronto restaurant at the Sky Pod level last year grinned back at photographer Spremo(...)
      Boris Spremo. Workmen erecting the steel base for the new Top of Toronto restaurant at the Sky Pod level last year grinned back at photographer Spremo(...)
      Spremo, Boris
      6/6/1974
      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
      Bezant, Graham
      8/25/1971
      Fair weather or foul, 71-year-old Sam Schneiderman rides his motor cycle to work every day
      Fair weather or foul, 71-year-old Sam Schneiderman rides his motor cycle to work every day
      Goode, Jeff
      11/30/1976
      CNE headliner Bob Hope didn't disappoint his 12
      CNE headliner Bob Hope didn't disappoint his 12
      Griffin, Doug
      8/1/1976