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Trucks Unloading for Simpson's store on busy Metro-owned Richmond St
Trucks Unloading for Simpson's store on busy Metro-owned Richmond St

Trucks Unloading for Simpson's store on busy Metro-owned Richmond St

Date10/19/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Trucks Unloading for Simpson's store on busy Metro-owned Richmond St. impede traffic flow. Company's plan to bring goods in by tunnel after unloading on city-owned Temperance St. suits Metro planners but not city officials.
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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_0110560F
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