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Exhibition Place & CNE – Past & Present

2022 - Looking north towards the Administration/Press Building at Toronto's Exhibition Place. Built in 1904, the Beaux-Arts style building was designed by architect George Wallace Gouinlock. The old "ADMINISTRATION" sign (below the clock) was behind the former "PRESS" sign and was uncovered in 2022

2022 - Looking north towards the Administration/Press Building at Toronto's Exhibition Place. Built in 1904, the Beaux-Arts style building was designed by architect George Wallace Gouinlock. The old "ADMINISTRATION" sign (below the clock) was behind the former "PRESS" sign and was uncovered in 2022

Administration/Press Building – The Beaux-Arts Gem at Exhibition Place

1962 - Shirley Blatchford and Margaret Hintenseer emerging from Lake Ontario in an Amphicar after successfully crossing from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the CNE grounds

1962 - Shirley Blatchford and Margaret Hintenseer emerging from Lake Ontario in an Amphicar after successfully crossing from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the CNE grounds

Amphicar that Cruised from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the CNE

2010's - CF Snowbirds at the Canadian International Air Show

2010's - CF Snowbirds at the Canadian International Air Show

Canadian International Air Show – Thrilling Aerobatic Performances

2022 - Carillon Tower, originally the Carlsberg Carillon, is located in Bandshell Park at Exhibition Place in Toronto. The structure was presented to the CNE in 1974 by Carling-O’Keefe Breweries

2022 - Carillon Tower, originally the Carlsberg Carillon, is located in Bandshell Park at Exhibition Place in Toronto. The structure was presented to the CNE in 1974 by Carling-O’Keefe Breweries

Carillon Tower – The 50-Bell Musical Instrument at Exhibition Place

2022 – Looking southeast towards CNE sign and The Princes’ Gates from inside Exhibition Place. The Ex reopened after a two-year pandemic hiatus

2022 – Looking southeast towards CNE sign and The Princes’ Gates from inside Exhibition Place. The Ex reopened after a two-year pandemic hiatus

CNE & Exhibition Place – Part of Toronto’s History for Over...

1980s - ColecoVision video game exhibit at The Ex

CNE Exhibits – Promoting Growth of Agriculture, Industry & the Arts

Fashion and fun at the CNE & Princes' Gates

CNE Fashion – From Elegant Tea Dresses to Funky Go-Go Boots

August 12, 1930 – The Canadian National Exhibition flagpole raising with the former Transportation Building in the background

August 12, 1930 – The Canadian National Exhibition flagpole raising with the former Transportation Building in the background

CNE Flagpole – Once in Bandshell Park at Exhibition Place

1970's - Enjoying cotton candy and sno cones on The Midway

1970's - Enjoying cotton candy and sno cones on The Midway

CNE Food – The Classic Treats & Outrageous Foods We Crave...

1955 – Canadian National Exhibition program cover showing a family, and the program price of 35¢

1955 – Canadian National Exhibition program cover showing a family, and the program price of 35¢

CNE Program Covers & Posters – Vintage Ads from the Exhibition

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