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Mayor turns in limousine-takes to TTC
Mayor turns in limousine-takes to TTC

Mayor turns in limousine-takes to TTC

Date3/9/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mayor turns in limousine-takes to TTC. Scarborough Mayor Paul Cosgrove does some last minute paperwork while riding the subway to work Friday morning. The mayor, who was on his way to attend a Metro Executive Committee meeting, prefers TTC to his chauffeur-driven limousine. He has told Board of Control to sell the $5,428, 1970 Buick Electra, yearly savings will be $14,000. The mayor leaves his car at a reserved parking spot at Warden subway.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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Photographs
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0040391F
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