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High above the pavements of Toronto, a little green oasis

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High above the pavements of Toronto, a little green oasis

Date6/6/1975

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: High above the pavements of Toronto; a little green oasis

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Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0008125F

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