“The whole city came there, to that corner. It was better than Christmas.” – Karen Ancheta, Hamilton, ON

“They had good bands there, they had really good bands come in.” – Charlotte Dinning, Hamilton, ON

“I think that sticks in my mind, because growing up in an Italian household, where perhaps it wasn’t something we would normally eat. So it was one of those real treats.” – Louise DiLberto, Hamilton, ON

“You could tell they cared, not just about their own business, but the street and the state of the street and the other businesses.” – MaryAnne Davis, Hamilton, ON

“I went in there, and it completely and utterly blew my mind.“ – Robin Laffier, Hamilton, ON