IIIF

Just browsing

Date10/19/1987

Names

Beaty, Keith (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

FormatPicture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Just browsing: The late-night availability of books; records and food is one of the things residents of the West Annex (Bloor St. W. from Spadina Ave. to Bathurst St.) cite as a big draw to the area.

Subject

Bookstores

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0004209F

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