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St Charles Tavern remembered

Pihach explores some of Toronto's past

By Michael Pihach • March 1, 2009 7:00 pm EDT

Xtra.ca videographer Michael Pihach looked in on a Toronto People with AIDS Foundation fundraiser at Gladaman’s Den on Feb 15. In it Toronto artist George MacIntyre donated his painting of the historic St Charles Tavern to the 519 Community Centre. Pihach caught up with some of those who remember life in Toronto when the St Charles was the gay hotspot.



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