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Main street through Brampton's business section is a roaring river as the Etobicoke races through the town
Main street through Brampton's business section is a roaring river as the Etobicoke races through the town

Main street through Brampton's business section is a roaring river as the Etobicoke races through the town

Date3/17/1948
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Original Toronto Star caption: Main street through Brampton's business section is a roaring river as the Etobicoke races through the town. [incomplete]
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0007198F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Brampton
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Peel (Ont. : Regional municipality)
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