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Aerial view of British American Oil Refinery in Clarkson, Ont.

Picture, 1948
All-Time Record was set at the Canadian National Exhibition which closed Saturday night after attracting 2;612;000 paid admissions during its 14 days. This is an air view of the grounds on closing day which itself set a record of 257;000 paid admissions; an all-time mark for the day. Long lines of cars jam every inch of available parking space and the big audience sits in front of band shell enjoying the concert. Along the waterfront; the spectators' stands are crowded for aquatic events. People are everywhere

Picture, 1948
Aerial photo shows the $19,000,000 Burlington Bay Skyway, completed last October, and now doing booming $17,000-a-week business for the department of highways.

Picture, 1959
Church; School and farms along river edge between Iroquois and Morrisburg will be under water

Picture, 1948
Cox and Matthews

Picture, 1948
East York's officials expressed surprise that police and fire protection were not included in list of essential services handed down by the board

Picture, 1953
Cooling Crystal Beach was another much sought-after haven from the heat

Picture, 1949
Aerial view shows the Long Branch rifle ranges and neighboring houses

Picture, 1954
Guelph Reformatory riot

Picture, 1952
Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Exhibitions - Ontario Place - Aerial Views

Picture, 1948