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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
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112677F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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