I remember going to the Cineplex in the Eaton Cetre, I believe it was 1980 when I was 13. My friend and I were expecting 21 full size cinemas, and when we got there the theatres were lucky to have 30-50 seats each. The screen was equivalent to what you'd see in a sports bar today. We went to see the Blues Brothers which had all the 'F' bombs edited out because we weren't old enough to see the 'R' version. Good times. 😄
I was working at the Florsheim Shoe store next to the elevator on level 2 at the time this was made. I was one of the people who opened the original store at that mall. Its like looking at a dream.
Anyone remember Lime Ricky’s? I used to love that place, the milkshakes were so good. I remember loving all the cosmetics too and begging my mum to take me into Eatons to let the perfume ladies spray me, I was like 5. Then I’d take the little paper card they sprayed it on and put it in my purse, lol. Simpler times, I miss those days. ❤❤ Such fond memories.
I remember Lime Ricky's and getting those little pieces of paper with perfume on them. The Eaton Center had Marks and Spencer's and The Magic Pan restaurant back then. Now it's so sterile and cold. Even the Christmas tree was aluminum last year.
Eaton Centre was the must go to destination for us teenagers in the ‘burbs of Mississauga. I would take public transit there, check out the record stores for import Brit cassette tapes for my Sony Walkman, browse vintage clothing shops on Yonge for a Madonna or Duran Duran inspired item, browse in the mall, maybe buy Levi’s jeans or a Polo shirt if I had birthday gift money. I remember browsing in The Body Shop when it was such a new concept, then checking out the funny stuff in the emporium next to Mr.Greenjeans. Lunch in Mr.Greenjeans was a big deal.. Still remember the buffalo chips. 🤣
As much as Toronto has changed since back in the day (I was only born in '95), I try to find the beauty in today with the understanding that today will be tomorrow's "back in the day". However, I definitely wish that the "trend" of 2024 onwards is to do "vintage" things like in the 80s and 90s, like be present, be respectful, listen to happy music, have safe fun, and love thy neighbour!
I think the first time I went to the Eaton Centre was in 1995 or so. Crazy to think that was only 12 years after this video, and now it’s been 29 years since 1995.
Eaton Centre was a bad idea for Eaton's , they built a Mall around their flag ship store that sold the same merchandise but cheaper than them ,no wonder Eaton's went Bankrupt
Current day Walter C McKenzie building (U of A hospital) in Edmonton looks a lot like this (same era, same architect). Soaring atrium, exposed HVAC duct, white railings, globe fixtures, glass elevators. Both of a piece.
Wait… why would you comment about it being “white” before watching the super diverse multicultural video? Why comment before watching? Not the brightest on here hahahha
@@OldTorontoSeries r u trying to say that Toronto was polluted in 1983 with diverse criminals as it is today😂 you must be living under a rock or I'm reply to a 8 year old
Those were the good old days when Simpsons and Eaton’s department stores were on each end of the Eaton Centre. I miss those simpler times.
Me too. I also miss being amongst civilized people.
I remember going to the Cineplex in the Eaton Cetre, I believe it was 1980 when I was 13. My friend and I were expecting 21 full size cinemas, and when we got there the theatres were lucky to have 30-50 seats each. The screen was equivalent to what you'd see in a sports bar today. We went to see the Blues Brothers which had all the 'F' bombs edited out because we weren't old enough to see the 'R' version. Good times. 😄
I was working at the Florsheim Shoe store next to the elevator on level 2 at the time this was made. I was one of the people who opened the original store at that mall. Its like looking at a dream.
Anyone remember Lime Ricky’s? I used to love that place, the milkshakes were so good.
I remember loving all the cosmetics too and begging my mum to take me into Eatons to let the perfume ladies spray me, I was like 5. Then I’d take the little paper card they sprayed it on and put it in my purse, lol. Simpler times, I miss those days. ❤❤ Such fond memories.
I remember Lime Ricky's and getting those little pieces of paper with perfume on them. The Eaton Center had Marks and Spencer's and The Magic Pan restaurant back then. Now it's so sterile and cold. Even the Christmas tree was aluminum last year.
That whole open concept in a mall was a new thing back then and boy was it breathtaking when it first opened just a few years before.
So loved the 80s. More now than ever given the state of society.
Thank you, it brings back fond memories.
I may have been there on this day. I’ve spent A LOT of time at the great Eaton Center and the surrounding area.
Thank you for the memories. ❤
wow!! TEC looked better in 1983 than it does now!!😃 my fave place was LIME Rickies!! best drinks ever!!
I miss the danforth
Mr Greenjeans or Lime Rickeys - I wish I had the problem of choosing between those two 😢
Eaton Centre was the must go to destination for us teenagers in the ‘burbs of Mississauga. I would take public transit there, check out the record stores for import Brit cassette tapes for my Sony Walkman, browse vintage clothing shops on Yonge for a Madonna or Duran Duran inspired item, browse in the mall, maybe buy Levi’s jeans or a Polo shirt if I had birthday gift money. I remember browsing in The Body Shop when it was such a new concept, then
checking out the funny stuff in the emporium next to Mr.Greenjeans. Lunch in Mr.Greenjeans was a big deal.. Still remember the buffalo chips. 🤣
As much as Toronto has changed since back in the day (I was only born in '95), I try to find the beauty in today with the understanding that today will be tomorrow's "back in the day". However, I definitely wish that the "trend" of 2024 onwards is to do "vintage" things like in the 80s and 90s, like be present, be respectful, listen to happy music, have safe fun, and love thy neighbour!
I think the first time I went to the Eaton Centre was in 1995 or so. Crazy to think that was only 12 years after this video, and now it’s been 29 years since 1995.
The overall structure of this mall hasn't really changed at all. It's really just the stores that changed which of course is expected.
looks nicer then than now (2024.07.06)... looks a lot nicer actually, cleaner, girls look nicer too
The fact that it looks mostly the same is kind of funny -I haven’t been in years though
Looks the same! Thats good. Also thanks to the camera man for keeping it so steady!
Eaton Centre was a bad idea for Eaton's , they built a Mall around their flag ship store that sold the same merchandise but cheaper than them ,no wonder Eaton's went Bankrupt
Their marketing strategy from the old days using paper flyer in the computer information age is their number one downfall.
Current day Walter C McKenzie building (U of A hospital) in Edmonton looks a lot like this (same era, same architect). Soaring atrium, exposed HVAC duct, white railings, globe fixtures, glass elevators. Both of a piece.
So much busier than the Eaton Centre today.
Back when it was clean, safe and white!!
Wait… why would you comment about it being “white” before watching the super diverse multicultural video?
Why comment before watching?
Not the brightest on here hahahha
@OldTorontoSeries you mean the odd token black person here and there?!
Walk there today, and a white person would be the odd one out!
@@OldTorontoSeries Do you know who is Spencer Mathew ? He is the leading figure in white supremacy in Ontario from the old days.
Toronto was definitely more clean and safe but not quite white. The Chinese has already been there since John Grave Simcoe !
Canada has the first Indo-Canadian RCMP officer in 1983.Not quite white !
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If you go today, there are no children, old people or people over 29.
Because more people come to do away with having children in families.
I don't remember it being that busy
That was in the old days. I landed in Canada in 1984 and Eaton Centre was one of the busiest spot in town in the 1980's and 1990's.
Beautiful place before diversity showed up
Remarkably diverse group of people in this vid. Didn’t you watch?
@@OldTorontoSeries r u trying to say that Toronto was polluted in 1983 with diverse criminals as it is today😂 you must be living under a rock or I'm reply to a 8 year old
You're saying you message 8 year olds?
I was thinking the same thing.
That might be what Diversity also said about you.
What a dump the city is now a days
Record tourism in 2023.
@@OldTorontoSeriestourism and living are two different things
I lived in Toronto when it was beautiful and safe. It is destroyed