2017-05-12 15:07
The 'Katimavik' was a 1000-ton structure, with a hollow steel frame.One of the things I love about Expo 67 anniversary years is the amount of unearthed information and never-seen-before arch… Read More
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2017-03-15 16:40
Introduced in 1965, Dippity-do hair gel was initially marketed towards women, as a setting lotion for rollers. In the days before hand-held hair dryers, setting hair on curlers was commonpla… Read More
2017-02-24 20:35
Expo 67 was Montreal's moment of glory—arguably, one of the city's single greatest events. Expo's impact and legacy are undeniable; it's social, cultural and economical impact ar… Read More
2016-12-09 16:21
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce opened on May 15, 1867 in Toronto. By 1967, both the CIBC and Canada were celebrating their centenaries.The CIBC had an on-site branch at Expo 67… Read More
2016-06-13 10:55
Check out this ultra-groovy, flower power patio furniture from Eatons. When I was a kid, my grandparents had a swing just like this...image source unknown Read More
2016-06-05 16:14
Bobino was the french equivalent of Mr. Dressup.Bobino was broadcast on Radio-Canada from 1957 to 1985. Like Mr. Dressup, the show featured interaction between its host and a puppet. I… Read More
2016-05-29 22:00
Star Trek aired on NBC from September 8, 1966 to June 3, 1969. In its initial run, Star Trek's ratings were low, and it was cancelled after 3 seasons (a total of 79 episodes). It was o… Read More
2016-05-23 15:15
"A vast panorama of Man and His World"...One of the most magnificent books on Expo 67 ever made has to be the hefty Official Memorial Album. Packed with photos and beautifully-written… Read More
2016-05-20 20:21
The gorgeous main hallway with stunning staircase.When my grandparents immigrated to Canada in the early 1950's, two of my grandfather's siblings were already here: a brother in Montreal, an… Read More
2014-09-14 16:40
What time is it? Expo-o'clock!From Main and Local, check out this hand-crafted work of art, meant to "[take] you back in time to the glory days of Montreal." Laser cut, eco-frien… Read More
2013-12-15 13:57
The Ethiopian pavilion at Expo 67 was a striking 90-foot, tent-like structure, located on Île Notre-Dame near the pavilion of Morocco. The pavilion shone during the day and glowed soft… Read More
2013-12-13 18:04
During the first 5 seasons of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, main character Mary Richards lived in an attic apartment in an old Queen-Anne style Victorian house in Minneapolis, Minnesota.W… Read More
2013-12-13 15:20
In my years as an Expo 67 aficionado, I've always wondered why there were 2 different "official" Expo theme songs: one by Donald Lautrec and one by (my beloved) Michèle Richard.Writte… Read More
2013-12-12 20:19
Another rare shot of my beloved Michèle Richard, dressed in the official Expo 67 hostess uniform, designed by Québecois couturier, Michel Robichaud...image: personal coll… Read More
2012-12-26 20:26
Founded in 1869 by Timothy Eaton, the 'T. Eaton Co. Limited' was once Canada's largest department store. The first Eaton's catalogue appeared in 1884 — 34 pages with no pictures… Read More
2012-11-18 15:09
Loving this vintage Plaza St-Hubert ad from 1969..."So easy to get to... from uptown or downtown!" Read More
2012-10-20 12:50
Comprising of more than 50 members, The Brewers Association of Canada presented an elegant pavilion at Expo 67, located on Île-Sainte-Hélène between the pavilions of Chin… Read More
2012-08-11 19:41
"Easter parade is every day along St. Catherine street, with its steady stream of mad hats and multi-hued hair to bewitch — or bewilder — male eyes."A November, 1961 article appe… Read More
2012-08-05 14:26
Most national pavilions at Expo 67 had integrated gift shops and restaurants to satisfy the visitor's desire for folkloric souvenirs and exotic foods.For those that didn't want to face the h… Read More
2012-07-27 10:54
From the cookbook "Here Are The Cakes America Loves", 1950:Coconut Queen Party Cake with Marshmallow FrostingCake:• 2¾ cups cake flour, sifted• 4 teaspoons baking powder&bul&hell…Read More
2012-06-25 15:38
Founded in 1921, the McCord Museum is a public research and teaching museum here in Montreal, dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Canadian history.The museum is known for its e… Read More
2012-06-25 15:38
Founded in 1921, the McCord Museum is a public research and teaching museum here in Montreal, dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Canadian history.The museum is known for its e… Read More
2012-05-06 00:52
"I'm Mike Wallace, and this is 60 Minutes..."Mike Wallace was born Myron Leon Wallace on May 9, 1918, in Brookline Massachussets.Wallace began his acting and announcing career in 1939, after… Read More
2012-04-27 20:33
Located on Île-Notre-Dame between the pavilions of Tunisia and Ethiopia, Morocco's participation at Expo 67 was a traditionally-styled pavilion 72 feet in diameter and 14 feet high. I… Read More
2012-04-27 20:29
PLB has done it, again!For spring 2012, Pier-Luk Bouthillier proposes a design that pays homage to one of my personal favorite symbols of Expo 67: the "Katimavik".The Katimavik was the… Read More
2012-04-27 20:23
100-storey residential towers, jet powered commuter trains, 1968.The graphic artist Klaus Bürgle was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1926.Bürgle studied at the the Stuttgart State Ac… Read More
2012-04-23 12:43
Balok was one of Star Trek's most iconic aliens.Designed by noted sculptor and special effects master Wah Ming Chang, the sinister effigy appeared in the first season episode The Corbo… Read More
2012-04-21 17:27
Of all the Expo 67 books ever published, this one was the Grand Poo-bah.Released in 1968 by Thomas Nelson and Sons (Canada) Limited, the Expo 67 Memorial Album was the definitive descr… Read More
2012-04-21 17:04
After the rationing and shortages of World War II, women were longing for frivolity.Enter fashion designer Christian Dior in 1947. His debut collection was called "Corolle"... literal… Read More
2012-04-21 16:57
My retro-licious Expo 67 Christmas tree has a new twist this year: I've added custom-designed Michèle Richard ornaments... ♫ Oui, les amis ♫...! images: author's own Read More
2012-04-21 16:41
Happy Holidays from the Expo Lounge! Read More
2012-04-21 16:37
Much has been said over the years of Buckminster Fuller's iconic design for the exterior of the U.S. pavilion at Expo 67. Perhaps lesser known (but equally as important) were the designers… Read More
2012-04-21 16:36
To the millions of visitors anticipated at Expo 67, the city of Montreal wanted to show itself as modern, dazzling and cosmopolitan. And a modern and dazzling city could not be dirty. Ente… Read More
2012-04-21 16:36
In 1951, McCall's women's magazine introduced a paper doll called Betsy McCall; a spunky little girl with a pug nose, brown eyes and a brown bob.An instant hit, the editors of McCall'… Read More
2012-04-21 14:09
In 1959, General Motors introduced its iconic "New Look" transit bus.With its slanted windows, fluted aluminum siding and distinctive 6-piece rounded windshield, the design quickly became kn… Read More
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