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Image shows a lake view with skyline of Toronto in the background.
Skylines 1921 and 1966; the city reached skyward as it sprawled; in 1920 The Royal York; in 1931 the bank of commerce; soon the dominion centre will be 56 floors tall . . .
Image shows a lake view with skyline of Toronto in the background.

Skylines 1921 and 1966; the city reached skyward as it sprawled; in 1920 The Royal York; in 1931 the bank of commerce; soon the dominion centre will be 56 floors tall . . .

Date1/5/1966
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Original Toronto Star caption: Skylines 1921 and 1966; the city reached skyward as it sprawled; in 1920 The Royal York; in 1931 the bank of commerce; soon the dominion centre will be 56 floors tall . . .
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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_0114961F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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