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Image shows a Harbour Commission building with some skyscrapers behind it.
Harbor Commission building reflects Toronto's past in a skyline dominated by concrete and glass skyscrapers
Image shows a Harbour Commission building with some skyscrapers behind it.

Harbor Commission building reflects Toronto's past in a skyline dominated by concrete and glass skyscrapers

Date5/10/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Harbor Commission building reflects Toronto's past in a skyline dominated by concrete and glass skyscrapers
Subject
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodHarbour
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
Photographs
Language
ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112677F
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