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Image shows a view of the Harbour through a periscope.
A sub's-eye view of Toronto. Through periscope the waterfront and city skyline look like this to skipper of USS Runner; which is visiting Toronto. At left; crew members and sub are reflected in water as men leave Pier 4 on tour.
Image shows a view of the Harbour through a periscope.

A sub's-eye view of Toronto. Through periscope the waterfront and city skyline look like this to skipper of USS Runner; which is visiting Toronto. At left; crew members and sub are reflected in water as men leave Pier 4 on tour.

Date8/27/1964
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Original Toronto Star caption: A sub's-eye view of Toronto. Through periscope the waerfront and city skyline look like this to skipper of USS Runner; which is visiting Toronto. At left; crew members and sub are reflected in water as men leave Pier 4 on tour.
Subject
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodHarbour
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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Photographs
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0114959F
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