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Canadian flags adorn facade of Simpsons Ltd
Canadian flags adorn facade of Simpsons Ltd

Canadian flags adorn facade of Simpsons Ltd

Date8/17/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Canadian flags adorn facade of Simpsons Ltd. flagship Yonge St. store but proposed merger with Simpsons-Sears Ltd. may see the end of Canadian ownership of chain as Chicago-based Sears Roebuck and Co. will hold largest block of shares.
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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_0110552F
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