The family-owned and operated Rotman's Hat Shop - one of those classic haberdasheries on Spadina south of College Street - sadly met its demise earlier this summer. Not only was I johnny-on-the-spot to document the last day of their clearance sale and record in this historic storefront space for my Urban Flute Project, I came away with a souvenir hat...not much of a trade-off for losing part of Toronto's colourful history, but at least it serves as a stylish reminder!