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Toronto, where the concrete grows
Toronto, where the concrete grows

Toronto, where the concrete grows

Date3/26/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Toronto; where the concrete grows. Our newest downtown office tower; One University Ave.; has grown to 11 storeys and has eight more to go. Famous Players Development Corp. (no relation to the theatre chain) is the builder of the tower; but intends to sell it. The building; viewed here from the south; stands at the junction of University Ave.; Fron and York Sts. Next to the Royal York Hotel.
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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_0115294F
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