Etobicoke Historical Society Oral Histories

Larry Donovan: Part One


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Larry Donovan was born in Humber Bay in 1906. He talks about what the area used to look like with motels, a gambling club, houses and other businesses. He attended Humber Bay School when it was four rooms. He describes life as a boy growing up in the community. He talks of activities on the Humber: canoeing, fishing, skating and playing hockey. His father owned a grocery store and he describes the patrons and products. He also talks about activities during the prohibition era.

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Etobicoke Historical Society Oral HistoriesBy Etobicoke Historical Society