Signage on Yonge: Honouring its history, shaping its future

Whether you’ve lived in Toronto for decades or are new to the city, there’s no doubt that the glowing lights of signs and billboards impact the way you see the place you live. Where some find the flashing lights exciting and indicative of commercial potential, others see light pollution and gentrification. And then there are those who are nostalgic for the unique marquees of the past like the iconic Sam The Record Man sign, which lit up Downtown Yonge for decades.

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