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On August 25th, 1963 Globe and Mail staff photographer Boris Spremo captured the atmosphere at the Canadian National Exhibition on a hot summer evening.  He used various time exposures to create some stunning images.  The CNE opens their doors this Friday for the 138th time.

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Canadian National Exhibition on August 25, 1963.Boris Spremo/The Globe and Mail

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Canadian National Exhibition on August 25, 1963.Boris Spremo/The Globe and Mail

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