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Schlock city: Honest Ed's the lightbulb encrusted landmark at Bathurst and Bloor where you can buy tack for less

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Schlock city: Honest Ed's the lightbulb encrusted landmark at Bathurst and Bloor where you can buy tack for less

Date4/29/1986

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Bull, Ron (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Schlock city: Honest Ed's the lightbulb encrusted landmark at Bathurst and Bloor where you can buy tack for less.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0110076F

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