The WINNIPEG JETS are in the Western Conference final. I’ve been a fan of the “Jets” since 2014. Sherrie has me all wound up!
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
This mural features the “Golden Jet”Bobby Hullwhose slapshot was once clocked at 152.9 km/h. He was the first player in the NHL to sign a million dollar deal.
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
I’ve been showing highlights and all animals working left to right.
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In 1923 they had the “Water Nymph’s” Contest. It was advertised in the papers and more men than women showed up.
Artist: Walter Rushton
The Bathing Pavillion you see below is still in existence, although now a fun restaurant on the beach.
Between the Pavillion and Toronto’s now renovated “Palais Royale”, where Count Basie, Duke Ellington and many greats played (Even the Stones played there much later)….
Artist: Walter Rushton
…. was a boardwalk & the most modern midway with rides, games and food. The Roller Coaster was the biggest in the world, and made of wood.
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The next 2 shots attempt to show the entire mural, but don’t. It’s longer than I could capture.
Artist: Walter Rushton
It’s painted in an Impressionistic style on stucco, which makes for more photography woes. Also it’s at least 12 years faded.
Artist: Walter Rushton
The Beach Park is painted in the center of 3 strips. Above you have an early air show. Below is a painted garden.
Artist: Walter Rushton
It’s bordered by a parkette, and the summer they fill it with the same flowers that the artist painted on the mural.
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Many historical writings say the beloved Toronto Amusement Park was burned down, an act of arson to make way for the Gardner Expressway. I’d love to back in time and spend a day here!
Artist: Walter Rushton
Pics taken by Resa, on October 15, 2012 & March 16, 2014
Sherrie found this while on vaycay in the Lake of the Woods area, pretty much in the middle of nowhere. One more mural to come! Thank you Sherrie darling!
