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Man-carrying kites shown by the Go Fly a Kite Club were one of the treats yesterday in the new Harborfront '74
Man-carrying kites shown by the Go Fly a Kite Club were one of the treats yesterday in the new Harborfront '74

Man-carrying kites shown by the Go Fly a Kite Club were one of the treats yesterday in the new Harborfront '74

Date6/29/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Man-carrying kites shown by the Go Fly a Kite Club were one of the treats yesterday in the new Harborfront '74. the amusement complex along the lakeshore from Bathurst St. to York St. Thousands of persons turned out; despite the weather; and most of them enjoyed it. A 6-year-old boy built the Sheriff of Nottingham's castle from wooden blocks; his mother enjoyed the embroidery; music and art sections; and other persons liked the high diving and clown shows.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112781F
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