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Muddy York in back. A special street sign designating the area as part of the original Town of York was unveiled at Adelaide St. E. and Frederick St. (...)
Muddy York in back. A special street sign designating the area as part of the original Town of York was unveiled at Adelaide St. E. and Frederick St. (...)

Muddy York in back. A special street sign designating the area as part of the original Town of York was unveiled at Adelaide St. E. and Frederick St. (...)

Date11/13/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: Muddy York in back. A special street sign designating the area as part of the original Town of York was unveiled at Adelaide St. E. and Frederick St. Saturday. Taking part are; from left; Anthony Adamson of the University of Toronto; Toronto Historical Board President W. J. Stewart and Mayor Givens. The Town of York was founded in 1793.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0113110F
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