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

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

Date3/25/1970
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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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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0115227F
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