In honour of Mexican Independence Day, here are a few images from our collection showing the connections between Toronto and Mexico over the years. Viva Mexico!
1. A display window at the Eaton's store on Queen Street, commissioned by the Mexican Government Tourist Bureau. May 30, 1957. Photo by Gilbert Milne & Co. Fonds 1653, Series 975, File 7969, item 1.
2. Passengers eagerly wait to board Trans Continental Airlines' inaugural flight from Toronto to Mexico City, January 16, 1954. Fonds 1653, Series 975, File 3646, Item 4.
3. A billboard for the Mexican airline Aeronaves de Mexico produced by the E.L. Ruddy Company, January, 1967. Fonds 1488, Series 1230, Item 11984.
4. Mexican handicrafts on display at the Caravan Festival, 1977. Fonds 619, Series 2929, File 60, Item 12.
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