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Priceless Geoge. He's outlasted 14 mayors
Priceless Geoge. He's outlasted 14 mayors

Priceless Geoge. He's outlasted 14 mayors

Date11/13/1964
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Original Toronto Star caption: Priceless Geoge. He's outlasted 14 mayors
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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_0116420F
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