An old postcard shot looking south on Walker Road at Niagara Street in Walkerville. It shows what was then the Metropole Tavern, it was more recently known as Big Tony’s after a long run as California’s.
A detail shot of the great old neon sign that once graced the facade of this old watering hole.
From the back of the postcard:
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I played bass in the band that was backing Larry Santos at the Metropole in 1970
I played in a band, The Mersey Men, in the 60s. What a great place to play and eat.