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Side view of a two-storey building in state of disrepair with large Penman's Hosiery billboard ...
Rooks Electric Co., Adelaide Street West, northeast corner of Duncan Street, Toronto, Ontario
Side view of a two-storey building in state of disrepair with large Penman's Hosiery billboard affixed to wall. Two signs, one hanging over entrance, another fixed to wall above ground floor window, read, Rooks electric Co.; above is a For Sale sign.

Rooks Electric Co., Adelaide Street West, northeast corner of Duncan Street, Toronto, Ontario

Date10/1/1924
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112903F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
East-west street:Adelaide Street West
Neighbourhood:King-Spadina
Province or state:Ontario
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