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Trying to save chinatown, Harry Tang, a partner in the Nanking Tavern - building on Elizabeth St
Trying to save chinatown, Harry Tang, a partner in the Nanking Tavern - building on Elizabeth St

Trying to save chinatown, Harry Tang, a partner in the Nanking Tavern - building on Elizabeth St

Date2/18/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Trying to save chinatown; Harry Tang; a partner in the Nanking Tavern - building on Elizabeth St. closest to City Hall - says Chinese would like to see area left as it is; and would be willing to fit into an overall plan.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112469F
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