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Looking Back at Etobicoke’s Lakeshore

11/6/2017

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The Etobicoke Historical Society participated in an event promoting the history of Etobicoke’s Lakeshore on the evening of November 2nd. Advertised as “a night to remember and reflect on the rich histories of our communities,” it took place at the Assembly Hall on Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive. The event, organized by Ward 6’s Councillor Mark Grimes, attracted a very good turnout with over 80 persons at its peak.
 
The evening featured some 10 displays from organizations including the City of Toronto Archives, the New Toronto Historical Society, and the Ontario Genealogical Society. Each group also gave a short presentation on its activities, with the EHS’s given by our President, Joel Winter.
 
The EHS responded to Councillor Grimes’ invitation to participate by developing a display focused on the Lakeshore neighbourhoods of Humber Bay, Mimico, New Toronto, Alderwood and Long Branch. Our exhibit drew considerable interest. It included a slideshow of historic photos compiled from the Society’s collection and from that of Denise Harris; various items relevant to the Lakeshore area from our archives; a photo quiz; our newsletter; and, promotional material for the Society. Joel Winter, Denise Harris and Philip Enros represented the Society. It was a very enjoyable evening with many interesting conversations, posed questions and shared information about the history of the Lakeshore.
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Sandy Carr
12/3/2020 05:32:17 pm

in 1950"s a dining restaurant was located on lakeshore rd on the south side that specialized in chicken. Either in Mimico or long branch. My aunt worked there. She's deceased now, I have located her family. This restaurant sat rather on the bend of the road before entering Toronto proper.. Would anyone know the name of this???

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