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You wouldn't like it either! This big gorilla hangs out at City Tire at the corner of Queen and Jarvis Sts

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You wouldn't like it either! This big gorilla hangs out at City Tire at the corner of Queen and Jarvis Sts

Date2/6/1985

Names

Slaughter, Mike (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: You wouldn't like it either! This big gorilla hangs out at City Tire at the corner of Queen and Jarvis Sts. He's their mascot and; every once in a while; he gets a bit dirty. Brushing him down yesterday was Zamdaiz Ruben; 32; who works at the tire store.

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Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0003813F

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