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Mayor Crombie gets a lift. Mayors Pierre Benoir (left) of Ottawa and Art Phillips of Vancouver surprise Toronto Mayor David Crombie by picking him up (...)
Mayor Crombie gets a lift. Mayors Pierre Benoir (left) of Ottawa and Art Phillips of Vancouver surprise Toronto Mayor David Crombie by picking him up (...)

Mayor Crombie gets a lift. Mayors Pierre Benoir (left) of Ottawa and Art Phillips of Vancouver surprise Toronto Mayor David Crombie by picking him up (...)

Date5/6/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mayor Crombie gets a lift. Mayors Pierre Benoir (left) of Ottawa and Art Phillips of Vancouver surprise Toronto Mayor David Crombie by picking him up yesterday in Four Seasons Sheraton Hotel. The tall mayors are here for a conference Crombie organized.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0041026F
      Prince Philip shakes hands with former mayor Nathan Phillips June 23, 1973, while the Queen talks with Mayor David Crombie in Nathan Phillips Square d(...)
      Prince Philip shakes hands with former mayor Nathan Phillips June 23, 1973, while the Queen talks with Mayor David Crombie in Nathan Phillips Square d(...)
      Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
      6/26/1973
      Crombie tests his stamina. Toronto Mayor David Crombie pedals a mile on stationary bicycle yesterday in Nathan Phillips Square as various machines tes(...)
      Crombie tests his stamina. Toronto Mayor David Crombie pedals a mile on stationary bicycle yesterday in Nathan Phillips Square as various machines tes(...)
      Bezant, Graham
      8/13/1973
      From one mayor to another. The first replica of the Toronto mayor's chain of office was presented to Bert Wemp, mayor in 1930, by Mayor David Crombie.(...)
      From one mayor to another. The first replica of the Toronto mayor's chain of office was presented to Bert Wemp, mayor in 1930, by Mayor David Crombie.(...)
      Bezant, Graham
      3/5/1975
      Her Majesty meets his worship as Queen Mother Elizabeth chats with Toronto Mayor David Crombie in Nathan Phillips Square yesterday. The Queen Mother s(...)
      Her Majesty meets his worship as Queen Mother Elizabeth chats with Toronto Mayor David Crombie in Nathan Phillips Square yesterday. The Queen Mother s(...)
      Bezant, Graham
      6/23/1974
      Civic leaders on wheels. Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey gives Toronto Mayor David Crombie a ride on a bicycle around Nathan Phillips Square to promote th(...)
      Civic leaders on wheels. Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey gives Toronto Mayor David Crombie a ride on a bicycle around Nathan Phillips Square to promote th(...)
      Crombie, David
      4/9/1974
      Mayor David Crombie's daughter Carrie, 11, wearing cast on her leg, presents a bouquet of flowers to the Queen today at Nathan Phillips Square at City(...)
      Mayor David Crombie's daughter Carrie, 11, wearing cast on her leg, presents a bouquet of flowers to the Queen today at Nathan Phillips Square at City(...)
      Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
      6/26/1973
      Murray and the mayor. Singer Anne Murray gets a helping hand with her coat from Mayor David Crombie after civic reception today at City Hall. Tonight (...)
      Murray and the mayor. Singer Anne Murray gets a helping hand with her coat from Mayor David Crombie after civic reception today at City Hall. Tonight (...)
      Lennon, Frank
      5/3/1974
      The Mayor of all the people, Nathan Phillips, wears a Masonic apron as he is surrounded by other mayors last night in Mount Sinai lodge. Around him ar(...)
      The Mayor of all the people, Nathan Phillips, wears a Masonic apron as he is surrounded by other mayors last night in Mount Sinai lodge. Around him ar(...)
      Phillips, Nathan, 1892-
      9/10/1974
      A birthday surprise backstage. As troupe applauds, Jane Ryan of Dutch National Ballet presents a birthday cake to Toronto Mayor David Crombie last nig(...)
      A birthday surprise backstage. As troupe applauds, Jane Ryan of Dutch National Ballet presents a birthday cake to Toronto Mayor David Crombie last nig(...)
      Crombie, David
      4/24/1975
      Mayor Crombie goes Ukrainian. Toronto Mayor David Crombie smiles over traditional Ukrainian shirt given him by Nila Genyk in City Hall yesterday after(...)
      Mayor Crombie goes Ukrainian. Toronto Mayor David Crombie smiles over traditional Ukrainian shirt given him by Nila Genyk in City Hall yesterday after(...)
      Crombie, David
      10/29/1973
      I don't think anyone wants a by-election, then a general election a few months after, says David Crombie, cleaning out mayor's desk
      I don't think anyone wants a by-election, then a general election a few months after, says David Crombie, cleaning out mayor's desk
      Crombie, David
      8/17/1978
      Seeking the leadership of Progressive Conservative party, Flora MacDonald was flanked by two influential supporters last night at the convention in Ottawa: New Brunswick Premier Richard Hatfield (left) and Toronto Mayor David Crombie (almost hidden)
      Seeking the leadership of Progressive Conservative party, Flora MacDonald was flanked by two influential supporters last night at the convention in Ottawa: New Brunswick Premier Richard Hatfield (left) and Toronto Mayor David Crombie (almost hidden)
      Griffin, Doug
      2/20/1976