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Image shows an aerial view of the Harbour buildings with the lake in the background.
The same scene today, below, is a concrete-and-glass jungle
Image shows an aerial view of the Harbour buildings with the lake in the background.

The same scene today, below, is a concrete-and-glass jungle

Date8/29/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: The same scene today; below; is a concrete-and-glass jungle. The TD Centre is now obscured from this viewpoint by the Royal Trust Tower (just under construction above) and First Canadian Place.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114980F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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