Well-worn 1942 Ford Transit bus 28 signed for Eileen (Keele-Dundas Scarlett Rd) route.
Twin 483 at left. Parking lot south west corner Pacific and Dundas. September 1953

Lots to see in this scene including the automobiles (note the Austin A40) and roof top TV antennas. Note the TTC Stop painted on pole, standard method for many years. Sign on pole No Parking Within 120 feet of Car Stop. Note too the open style of newspaper vending box which depended upon honesty. Behind the bus is West Toronto Music Co. store at 2989 Dundas a long-time Junction business selling musical instruments, sheet music, the famed RCA Victor radios as well as Westinghouse Refrigerators and Radios; note the clock indicating 12.48 p.m.! Businesses on the north side of Dundas include (right to left) Jak's Style Fashions, Murray's (paint), Gold's Specialty Shop, Kingsley Furs at 2996, Henry's Tailoring and Ready to Wear, Gang's Furs at 3006.

J.V.Salmon Collection Toronto Public Library Baldwin Room
Courtesy of West Toronto Junction Historical Society