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The attractiveness of the City Hall complex puts into sharp focus what we lack in other parts of the city, contends Professor J. Spelt in the letter below. (Picture was taken from City Hall tower.)
The attractiveness of the City Hall complex puts into sharp focus what we lack in other parts of the city, contends Professor J. Spelt in the letter below. (Picture was taken from City Hall tower.)

The attractiveness of the City Hall complex puts into sharp focus what we lack in other parts of the city, contends Professor J. Spelt in the letter below. (Picture was taken from City Hall tower.)

Date3/23/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: The attractiveness of the City Hall complex puts into sharp focus what we lack in other parts of the city; contends Professor J. Spelt in the letter below. (Picture was taken from City Hall tower.)
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