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Destruction is planned for this row of ancient buildings on King St

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Destruction is planned for this row of ancient buildings on King St

Date3/25/1970

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Barkley, Harold (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Destruction is planned for this row of ancient buildings on King St. E. just past church. Against the advice of two groups concerned with conserving the best of Toronto's past; the city of Toronto will demolish these buildings for an as yet undetermined development. Protests have been ignored and wrecking continues.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0115227F

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