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New mayor in an old sweater. On his first day as mayor-elect of Toronto, David Crombie stays at his home, at ease in denims and a sweater with hole in(...)
New mayor in an old sweater. On his first day as mayor-elect of Toronto, David Crombie stays at his home, at ease in denims and a sweater with hole in(...)

New mayor in an old sweater. On his first day as mayor-elect of Toronto, David Crombie stays at his home, at ease in denims and a sweater with hole in(...)

Date12/5/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: New mayor in an old sweater. On his first day as mayor-elect of Toronto, David Crombie stays at his home, at ease in denims and a sweater with hole in sleeve. His campaign stressed preservation of neighborhoods as opposed to building of highrises, he says new rules will have to be made for developers. But hasn't decided what the regulations will be.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0041229F
      Like any Canadian father introducing his son to the finer points of hockey, Mayor-elect David Crombie used his hand to explain a play to his son Jonat(...)
      Like any Canadian father introducing his son to the finer points of hockey, Mayor-elect David Crombie used his hand to explain a play to his son Jonat(...)
      Crombie, David
      12/10/1972
      Mrs. Crombie, meet David the Dog. Vera Crombie meets a 3 1/2-month-old St. Bernard named for her son, Toronto mayor-elect David Crombie. Bud Nolan of (...)
      Mrs. Crombie, meet David the Dog. Vera Crombie meets a 3 1/2-month-old St. Bernard named for her son, Toronto mayor-elect David Crombie. Bud Nolan of (...)
      Crombie, David
      12/14/1972
      Christmas Kettle at city hall. Accompanied by Brigadier Ted Dyck and Betty Ann Lewis, mayor elect David Crombie slips the first donation into Salvatio(...)
      Christmas Kettle at city hall. Accompanied by Brigadier Ted Dyck and Betty Ann Lewis, mayor elect David Crombie slips the first donation into Salvatio(...)
      Crombie, David
      12/8/1972
      Mayor Crombie welcomes P.E.I visitors. Toronto Mayor David Crombie welcomes to his office 21-year-old Terry Dunsford, dressed as the Smiling Father of(...)
      Mayor Crombie welcomes P.E.I visitors. Toronto Mayor David Crombie welcomes to his office 21-year-old Terry Dunsford, dressed as the Smiling Father of(...)
      Bezant, Graham
      5/31/1973
      Part of the team: Raghib (Rocket) Ismail shows off his new Argo sweater at a news conference in Toronto this week as Argos owner Bruce McNall looks on
      Part of the team: Raghib (Rocket) Ismail shows off his new Argo sweater at a news conference in Toronto this week as Argos owner Bruce McNall looks on
      Eglinton, Rick
      4/23/1991
      Top sweater: YTV president Kevin Shea is wearing his favorite sweater, a handmade wool gem that he bought at the Banff TV festival three years ago.
      Top sweater: YTV president Kevin Shea is wearing his favorite sweater, a handmade wool gem that he bought at the Banff TV festival three years ago.
      Bock, Tony
      1/31/1991
      His store stays open on Sundays, and Michael McCord, manager of Times Square Book Store, scoffs at the Lord's Day Act, which he calls a funny little l(...)
      His store stays open on Sundays, and Michael McCord, manager of Times Square Book Store, scoffs at the Lord's Day Act, which he calls a funny little l(...)
      Ross, Fred
      9/16/1970
      His store stays open on Sundays , and Michael McCord, manager of Times Square Book Store, scoffs at the Lord's Day Act, which he calls a funny little (...)
      His store stays open on Sundays , and Michael McCord, manager of Times Square Book Store, scoffs at the Lord's Day Act, which he calls a funny little (...)
      Ross, Fred
      9/19/1970
      Mayor elect David Crombie is characterized as protector of middle-class homeowners by William Heffernan in accompanying letter
      Mayor elect David Crombie is characterized as protector of middle-class homeowners by William Heffernan in accompanying letter
      Crombie, David
      12/5/1972
      Mayor-elect David Crombie disagrees with Alderman William Kilbourn last night during a public meeting in the Council chamber on selection of the execu(...)
      Mayor-elect David Crombie disagrees with Alderman William Kilbourn last night during a public meeting in the Council chamber on selection of the execu(...)
      Crombie, David
      12/7/1972
      A break from routine. Mayor David Crombie relaxes in his Glencairn Ave. home yesterday, a cast on his right leg up to knee. He broke ankle Tuesday whi(...)
      A break from routine. Mayor David Crombie relaxes in his Glencairn Ave. home yesterday, a cast on his right leg up to knee. He broke ankle Tuesday whi(...)
      Crombie, David
      12/15/1977
      Mayor David Crombie holds some of the gifts he has receibed in his first eight months in office
      Mayor David Crombie holds some of the gifts he has receibed in his first eight months in office
      Crombie, David
      10/2/1973