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The Toronto skyline has changed dramatically in George Ragen's 46 years on the waterfront
Image shows a gentleman in uniform standing by the lake with the waterfront buildings in the background.

The Toronto skyline has changed dramatically in George Ragen's 46 years on the waterfront

Date7/25/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Toronto skyline has changed dramatically in George Ragen's 46 years on the waterfront. He's 65; he'll retire Thursday as superintendent of the Toronto Harbor Police. He started as a lifeguard in the summer of 1929.
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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_0112771F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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