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Governor Simcoe returns. Governor John Graves Simcoe, the founder of Toronto (then called York), and his wife are strangers to the modern city ad ask (...)
Governor Simcoe returns. Governor John Graves Simcoe, the founder of Toronto (then called York), and his wife are strangers to the modern city ad ask (...)

Governor Simcoe returns. Governor John Graves Simcoe, the founder of Toronto (then called York), and his wife are strangers to the modern city ad ask (...)

Date8/2/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Governor Simcoe returns. Governor John Graves Simcoe; the founder of Toronto (then called York); and his wife are strangers to the modern city ad ask directions of Constable Robert Norris; riding Susan on duty at City Hall yesterday. The Civic Holiday is now Simcoe Day in Simcoe's city; there will be tours of the three city halls 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0001955F
      Here's to you, Toronto: Glasses were clicked yesterday at Fort York as Kenneth Sager, left, and his wife, Karen, enjoy their millionaire's vacation, joined by John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, played by broadcaster Warre
      Here's to you, Toronto: Glasses were clicked yesterday at Fort York as Kenneth Sager, left, and his wife, Karen, enjoy their millionaire's vacation, joined by John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, played by broadcaster Warre
      Lennon, Frank
      10/26/1981
      Regal couple: Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe (Joe Cote) and his wife Elisabeth (Kathleen Sandler) take a group of interested history buffs on a walking tour of downtown Toronto
      Regal couple: Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe (Joe Cote) and his wife Elisabeth (Kathleen Sandler) take a group of interested history buffs on a walking tour of downtown Toronto
      Bull, Ron
      8/3/1987
      John Graves Simcoe returns to city hall
      John Graves Simcoe returns to city hall
      Spremo, Boris
      8/5/1974
      Upper Canada's first lieutenant-governor, John Graves Simcoe, kept his long standing annual date with Toronto yesterday
      Upper Canada's first lieutenant-governor, John Graves Simcoe, kept his long standing annual date with Toronto yesterday
      Cote, Joe
      8/5/1985
      The diary of Mrs. John Graves Simcoe, wife of the first lieutenant-governor of the province of Upper Canada, 1792-6, with notes and a biography by J. Ross Robertson
      The diary of Mrs. John Graves Simcoe, wife of the first lieutenant-governor of the province of Upper Canada, 1792-6, with notes and a biography by J. Ross Robertson
      Simcoe, Elizabeth, 1762-1850
      1911
      Back in saddle: Portraying Ontario's first lieutenant-governor, John Graves Simcoe, CBC Radio's Joe Cote recovers his aplomb after tumbling from his horse yesterday
      Back in saddle: Portraying Ontario's first lieutenant-governor, John Graves Simcoe, CBC Radio's Joe Cote recovers his aplomb after tumbling from his horse yesterday
      Cote, Joe
      8/4/1986
      Speech of His Excellency John Graves Simcoe, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada, &c
      Speech of His Excellency John Graves Simcoe, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada, &c
      Simcoe, John Graves, 1752-1806
      1796
      Familiar face: This portrait of John Graves Simcoe, the first governor of Upper Canada, looks down from outside city hall on the revellers at Nathan Phillips Square yesterday
      Familiar face: This portrait of John Graves Simcoe, the first governor of Upper Canada, looks down from outside city hall on the revellers at Nathan Phillips Square yesterday
      Bull, Ron
      8/6/1984
      ''War Clouds'', General John Graves Simcoe, First Governor of Upper Canada, 1792 (1793)
      ''War Clouds'', General John Graves Simcoe, First Governor of Upper Canada, 1792 (1793)
      Globe (Toronto, Ont.)
      1910
      Upper Canada. Council-Chamber, Navy Hall, February 2, 1793. Present His Excellency John Graves Simcoe, Esquire
      Upper Canada. Council-Chamber, Navy Hall, February 2, 1793. Present His Excellency John Graves Simcoe, Esquire
      Littlehales, Edward Baker, -1825
      1793
      Speech of His Excellency John Graves Simcoe, esq
      Speech of His Excellency John Graves Simcoe, esq
      Louis Roy
      1793
      Letter from John Graves Simcoe to John McGill, 25 July 1794
      Letter from John Graves Simcoe to John McGill, 25 July 1794
      Simcoe, John Graves, 1752-1806
      1794-07-25