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Steve's Radio Cabs provided transportation about London from their headquarters at 387 Riverside Drive, June 1953.
Steve's Radio Cabs provided transportation about London from their headquarters at 387 Riverside Drive, June 1953. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.208 (ill.)...

Steve's Radio Cabs provided transportation about London from their headquarters at 387 ...
"X" marks the spot for city workers Harry McCoy and Art Daynes, who lay out traffic lanes and parking areas on Dundas Street, May 1953.
"X" marks the spot for city workers Harry McCoy and Art Daynes, who lay out traffic lanes and parking areas on Dundas Street, May 1953. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.208 (ill.)...

"X" marks the spot for city workers Harry McCoy and Art Daynes, ...
Workmen slog through water up to their knees with power saws and axes to hew a right-of-way for Highway 401 through the 3,000 acre Mossley Swamp near Dorchester, April 1953.
Workmen slog through water up to their knees with power saws and axes to hew a right-of-way for Highway 401 through the 3,000 acre Mossley Swamp near Dorchester, April 1953. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.207 ...

Workmen slog through water up to their knees with power saws and ...
Control tower at London Airport, March 1953.
Control tower at London Airport, March 1953. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.207 (ill.)...

Control tower at London Airport, March 1953. London Free Press : from ...
Traffic lights were installed at notoriously accident-prone Calamity Corners in Masonville, January 29, 1953.
Traffic lights were installed at notoriously accident-prone Calamity Corners in Masonville, January 29, 1953. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.206 (ill.)...

Traffic lights were installed at notoriously accident-prone Calamity Corners in Masonville, January ...
Temporary sandbag islands were placed at the intersection of Richmond Street, Central Avenue, and Clarence Street to rout traffic and protect crossing pedestrians, July 3, 1952.
Temporary sandbag islands were placed at the intersection of Richmond Street, Central Avenue, and Clarence Street to rout traffic and protect crossing pedestrians, July 3, 1952. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.206 (ill.)...

Temporary sandbag islands were placed at the intersection of Richmond Street, Central ...
Railway work crews rushed to repair the CNR line near Strathroy after the derailment of a freight train, April 30, 1952.
Railway work crews rushed to repair the CNR line near Strathroy after the derailment of a freight train, April 30, 1952. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.206 (ill.)...

Railway work crews rushed to repair the CNR line near Strathroy after ...
Multi-car accident at "Calamity Corners" - the intersection of Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road West in Masonville, left a Sarnia woman in serious condition at Victoria Hospital, October 24, 1951.
Multi-car accident at "Calamity Corners" - the intersection of Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road West in Masonville, left a Sarnia woman in serious condition at Victoria Hospital, October 24, 1951. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF ...

Multi-car accident at "Calamity Corners" - the intersection of Richmond Street and ...
Greyhound Bus Terminal on the southeast corner of York Street and Richmond Street is seen on its opening day, March 18, 1952.
Greyhound Bus Terminal on the southeast corner of York Street and Richmond Street is seen on its opening day, March 18, 1952. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.205 (ill.)...

Greyhound Bus Terminal on the southeast corner of York Street and Richmond ...
The familiar "LSR" (London Street Railway) was replaced by "LTC" (London Transit Commission) buses, July 1951.
The familiar "LSR" (London Street Railway) was replaced by "LTC" (London Transit Commission) buses, July 1951. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.205 (ill.)...

The familiar "LSR" (London Street Railway) was replaced by "LTC" (London Transit ...
"Minit" Car Wash at McManus Motors opened in June 1951.
"Minit" Car Wash at McManus Motors opened in June 1951. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.204 (ills.)...

"Minit" Car Wash at McManus Motors opened in June 1951. London Free ...
McManus Motors, owned by Joe McManus, located on an entire block on Horton Street west of Ridout Street (the dealership billed itself as Canada's largest service centre after expansion), May 1951.
McManus Motors, owned by Joe McManus, located on an entire block on Horton Street west of Ridout Street (the dealership billed itself as Canada's largest service centre after expansion), May 1951. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 ...

McManus Motors, owned by Joe McManus, located on an entire block on ...
Drivers objected unanimously after the London Street Railway placed a name slot above the windshield on city buses, April 1951.
Drivers objected unanimously after the London Street Railway placed a name slot above the windshield on city buses, April 1951. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.204 (ill.)...

Drivers objected unanimously after the London Street Railway placed a name slot ...
Hundreds of children gathered in Victoria Park to put white and red reflector tape on their bicycles as part of the Optimist Club's Bike Safety Campaign, April 21, 1951.
Hundreds of children gathered in Victoria Park to put white and red reflector tape on their bicycles as part of the Optimist Club's Bike Safety Campaign, April 21, 1951. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.203 (ill.)...

Hundreds of children gathered in Victoria Park to put white and red ...
Most of this prototype Avro CF-100 jet plane that crashed near Komoka was destroyed by an explosion upon impact, April 5, 1951.
Most of this prototype Avro CF-100 jet plane that crashed near Komoka was destroyed by an explosion upon impact, April 5, 1951. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.203 (ills.)...

Most of this prototype Avro CF-100 jet plane that crashed near Komoka ...
Simpson's employees were presented with Ontario Safety Awards for their excellent driving on March 29, 1951.
Simpson's employees were presented with Ontario Safety Awards for their excellent driving on March 29, 1951. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.202 (ill.)...

Simpson's employees were presented with Ontario Safety Awards for their excellent driving ...
Rail yard near the CPR roundhouse, January 30, 1951.
Rail yard near the CPR roundhouse, January 30, 1951. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.202 (ill.)...

Rail yard near the CPR roundhouse, January 30, 1951. London Free Press ...
This rough road to Springbank Park became a thing of the past after being paved by Middlesex County's new road resurfacing machine, June 28, 1950.
This rough road to Springbank Park became a thing of the past after being paved by Middlesex County's new road resurfacing machine, June 28, 1950. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.202 (ill.)...

This rough road to Springbank Park became a thing of the past ...
King Street Bridge, pictured in March 1950.
King Street Bridge, pictured in March 1950. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.201 (ill.)...

King Street Bridge, pictured in March 1950. London Free Press : from ...
Bert Shantz leads the line of city motorists at the Richmond Street motor bureau renewing their licence, January 1950.
Bert Shantz leads the line of city motorists at the Richmond Street motor bureau renewing their licence, January 1950. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.200 (ill.)...

Bert Shantz leads the line of city motorists at the Richmond Street ...