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Change Kitchener's name back to Berlin?
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May 19, 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the referendum that eventually renamed the City of Berlin to Kitchener, Ontario.  It was a tumultuous time when Canada and its allies were focused on defeating the Kaiser and his Huns.  Many local manufacturers felt that “Made in Berlin” was not good for business while there were those of German descent who considered the 62 year old name part of their heritage. 

 “AT THE CROSSROADS
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RE: Change Kitchener's name back to Berlin? - by jgsz - 05-09-2016, 09:50 AM
RE: ION -- Name that train - by BuildingScout - 11-24-2014, 06:42 PM
RE: ION -- Name that train - by ookpik - 11-24-2014, 07:20 PM
RE: ION -- Name that train - by panamaniac - 11-24-2014, 07:48 PM
RE: ION -- Name that train - by MacBerry - 11-24-2014, 09:59 PM
RE: ION -- Name that train - by zanate - 11-25-2014, 09:59 AM
RE: ION -- Name that train - by jgsz - 11-25-2014, 10:37 AM
RE: ION -- Name that train - by ookpik - 11-25-2014, 01:11 PM
RE: ION -- Name that train - by BuildingScout - 11-25-2014, 01:40 PM
RE: ION -- Name that train - by jeffster - 06-17-2020, 12:40 PM
RE: ION -- Name that train - by MidTowner - 11-25-2014, 02:46 PM
RE: ION -- Name that train - by nms - 11-25-2014, 04:41 PM

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