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1930s – Tough Times Lead to Innovation

Economic downturns are often thought to prevent innovation and risk taking. However, economic hard times can be a catalyst for innovation.

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Sunshine Waterloo

Sunshine Waterloo made everything from household goods like bicycles and toys, to military supplies.

Innovations

We Recycle!

Under the direction of Nyle Ludolph, a pilot project began in Kitchener’s Centre Ward neighbourhood. Within the first month, three times the anticipated amount of recycling was collected.

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Convertible Baby Carriage

This convertible sleigh was patented in 1912 and sold by Beilstein & Kranz Manufacturers of Berlin.

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