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A model of the proposed $30 million central library is studies by (from left) Walter Cassels, vice-chairman of the Metro Library Board, Raymond Moriya(...)
A model of the proposed $30 million central library is studies by (from left) Walter Cassels, vice-chairman of the Metro Library Board, Raymond Moriya(...)

A model of the proposed $30 million central library is studies by (from left) Walter Cassels, vice-chairman of the Metro Library Board, Raymond Moriya(...)

Date19 November 1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: A model of the proposed $30 million central library is studies by (from left) Walter Cassels; vice-chairman of the Metro Library Board; Raymond Moriyama; the architect who designed it; Alderman William Archer; a member of the library board. The library would be built on Yonge St. north of Bloor; near two subways.
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