“That’s how everybody knew it was a Portuguese grocery store.” – Manuel Santos, Hamilton, ON

“They were the place. If you wanted a suit in town, they would be the place to go.” – Dave Kuruc, Hamilton, ON

“This place was full of music. You could spend hours and hours and hours going through all this sheet music.” – Mark McNeil, Hamilton, ON

“My grandfather had a shop right on Hurontario Street.” – George Christie, Collingwood, ON

“I thought I was kind of a big shot.” – Bob Madigan, Collingwood, ON