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In the foreground, foundation walls with support beams enclose construction site. Opposite, a r ...
Queen Street West, south side, between Bay Street and York Street, looking south from the north side of Queen Street West.
In the foreground, foundation walls with support beams enclose construction site. Opposite, a row of two and three-storey buildings with assorted flat and gable roofs display busy signage affixed to walls. Signs overhanging sidewalk, affixed to walls and marquee-style, read: Lantern Café, Casino, Burlesque, Sale Centre, and Esquire for Men. Office buildings of various heights are seen in the background.

Queen Street West, south side, between Bay Street and York Street, looking south from the north side of Queen Street West.

Date5/25/1963
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Original Toronto Star caption: This clutter of decay faces the site of Toronto's New City Hall. The buildings have been living on borrowed time in rather permanent fashion
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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_0115262F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario