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Image shows Toronto Harbour buildings.
Toronto from the Harbor Commission Bldg showing
Image shows Toronto Harbour buildings.

Toronto from the Harbor Commission Bldg showing

Date11/1/1923
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Original Toronto Star caption: Toronto from the Harbor Commission Bldg showing
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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_0114950F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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