.it's kind of amazing, that some places are so easily recognizable. .even if they were from possibly 70 years ago. .here's a small trip down memory lane through the canadian national exhibition.
."Canada Dry: The Champagne of Ginger Ale" was a slogan used in the 1930s.
.text from the plaque.
Shrine Peace Memorial
On June 21, 1930 this Peace Memorial was presented to the people of Canada by Imperial Potentate, Noble Leo V. Youngworth on befalh of the 600,000 members of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine to commemorate the peaceful relationships existing for over a century between Canada and the United States. This gift was received by Noble the Honorable George S. Henry, Potentate of Rameses Shrine Temple, Toronto, representing the citizens of Canada. On August 20, 1958 the surrounding garden and fountain, created by the Toronto Parks Department, was officially opened and the Memorial was re-dedicated to the cause of peace by Noble the Right Honourable John. C. Diefenbaker, P.C., Prime Minister of Canada
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