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Pamphlet brings haunting pictures of old Leaside in 1931

by The Bulldog • July 8, 2020

Stern looking council members
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Laird Drive
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Leaside Public School
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Photos from an old publication called The Story of Leaside published in 1931 have been posted to the Leaside Chit Chat Facebook page. It was put together by the town council of the day. Among tidbits that will make you smile is the proud claim that Leaside has “5.6 miles” of permanent pavement. FB  Bonnie Byford Real Estate historical booklets page.

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