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Still in shape, Bert Niosi, known to thousands of old Palais Royale regulars as Canada's King of Swing form the '30 to the '40, still likes to blow a (...)
Still in shape, Bert Niosi, known to thousands of old Palais Royale regulars as Canada's King of Swing form the '30 to the '40, still likes to blow a (...)

Still in shape, Bert Niosi, known to thousands of old Palais Royale regulars as Canada's King of Swing form the '30 to the '40, still likes to blow a (...)

Date6/12/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Still in shape, Bert Niosi, known to thousands of old Palais Royale regulars as Canada's King of Swing form the '30 to the '40, still likes to blow a few tunes, although at 72 he's given up the big bands.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0070924F
    Fond memories, Bert Niosi, once Canada's King of Swing, recalls the days when he was a headliner at the Palais Royale, as shown on a 1946 marquee (ins(...)
    Fond memories, Bert Niosi, once Canada's King of Swing, recalls the days when he was a headliner at the Palais Royale, as shown on a 1946 marquee (ins(...)
    Niosi, Bert
    9/20/1982
    One of the few authentic jazz musicians Canada has ever produced, Trump Davidson will return to the bandstand at the old Palais Royale tonight after a(...)
    One of the few authentic jazz musicians Canada has ever produced, Trump Davidson will return to the bandstand at the old Palais Royale tonight after a(...)
    Davidson, Trump
    1/27/1971
    Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Buildings - Palais Royale
    Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Buildings - Palais Royale
    Bull, Ron
    3/25/1986
    Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Buildings - Palais Royale
    Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Buildings - Palais Royale
    Barkley, Harold
    4/26/1978
    Palais Royale dancing pavilion, Sunnyside Beach, Toronto
    Palais Royale dancing pavilion, Sunnyside Beach, Toronto
    Approximately 1925
    Heading for a dance, the five prisoners had stopped their car in front of the Palais Royale when spotted by the ex-sailor. He notified police and pris(...)
    Heading for a dance, the five prisoners had stopped their car in front of the Palais Royale when spotted by the ex-sailor. He notified police and pris(...)
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    3/8/1946
    Palais Royale Ballroom, Lake Shore Boulevard West, south side, east of Marine Drive, Toronto, Ontario.
    Palais Royale Ballroom, Lake Shore Boulevard West, south side, east of Marine Drive, Toronto, Ontario.
    Unknown
    1971
    At the Palais Royale last year: Bandleader and clarinettist Woody Herman played at a bash for donations to help pay his back taxes and the rent for a house he once owned
    At the Palais Royale last year: Bandleader and clarinettist Woody Herman played at a bash for donations to help pay his back taxes and the rent for a house he once owned
    Herman, Woody, 1913-1987
    5/16/1986
    Jackie Shane belts it out at the Palais Royale - and a member of the audience asks
    Jackie Shane belts it out at the Palais Royale - and a member of the audience asks
    Goode, Jeff
    12/28/1967
    The present: The Palais Royale ballroom's main doors are closed today, but a Toronto redevelopment plan could restore the building and surrounding area to their former grandeur
    The present: The Palais Royale ballroom's main doors are closed today, but a Toronto redevelopment plan could restore the building and surrounding area to their former grandeur
    Bull, Ron
    3/25/1986
    Image shows a gentleman in the centre with two ladies on both sides posing for a photo.
    Palais Royale's Matt Craven with sis Kelly Embleton (left) and mom Joanne Chandler
    Combs, Erin
    9/11/1988
    Palais Royale Ballroom, Lake Shore Boulevard W
    Palais Royale Ballroom, Lake Shore Boulevard W
    Salmon, James V. (James Victor)
    11/25/1955