Thunder Bay,More one city in 1921,than in 2012

The placing of a new multiplex on Water St in the former downtown PA,rather than in the more equitably accessible (to all of the city) Innova Park location, will prevent Thunder Bay from growing into a city of one,and perpetuate the "tale of two cities" identity that has existed,and continues to exist. As a city of one, decision's made in the 1920's were to the benefit of both communities having relatively equal access. A July 8 1921 article in the Daily Times Journal tells of, making the "Agricultural Grounds" (CLE) a "central sporting center" for both cities. The voting on such a proposal, was unanimous, among the voters at the meeting. Attending were representitives of,the agricultural society, Twin City Drivers Assn,Twin Port Motor Club, & FW Public works. While the race track was a big part of the designation,it was also including numerous other sporting/recreational activities throughout the year, which occurred at the agricultural grounds. What makes this choice,and co-operation even more remarkable is that in 1920,a plebiscite on amalgamation was declined. So, 90 years prior to amalgamation, the twin cities thought the idea of "centralization" for benefit of both cities made good sense. Now here we are, forty plus years after amalgamation, and the thought of "centralization" of a multiplex to serve the whole city seems like a bad idea to certain councillors and media in Thunder Bay! I'm sure some will call this progress.