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The Tomb of Tom Foster, a former Toronto mayor, cost $250,000 to build in 1936, probably the equivalent of millions today. Visiting it are Gould Barto(...)
The Tomb of Tom Foster, a former Toronto mayor, cost $250,000 to build in 1936, probably the equivalent of millions today. Visiting it are Gould Barto(...)

The Tomb of Tom Foster, a former Toronto mayor, cost $250,000 to build in 1936, probably the equivalent of millions today. Visiting it are Gould Barto(...)

Date5/21/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Tomb of Tom Foster; a former Toronto mayor; cost $250;000 to build in 1936; probably the equivalent of millions today. Visiting it are Gould Barton and his wife; Jane; who live next door to the mausoleum; near Uxbridge.
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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_0047961F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
Mayor M. Dobkin. $1 million cost
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