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Thoughtful planning: Above, original wood floors warm the kitchen which once was a library
Thoughtful planning: Above, original wood floors warm the kitchen which once was a library

Thoughtful planning: Above, original wood floors warm the kitchen which once was a library

Date3/29/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Thoughtful planning: Above, original wood floors warm the kitchen which once was a library.
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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_0087521F
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