Unfinished Commerce Court tower at King and Bay Sts

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Unfinished Commerce Court tower at King and Bay Sts

Date7/29/1970

Names

Ross, Fred (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

FormatPicture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Unfinished Commerce Court tower at King and Bay Sts.; to have 57 storeys; is almost all rented because demand for office space is so high.

Subject

Architecture

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0109900F

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