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It's still not homey, but a vast improvement over the old facilities, says Patrol Sgt
It's still not homey, but a vast improvement over the old facilities, says Patrol Sgt

It's still not homey, but a vast improvement over the old facilities, says Patrol Sgt

Date2/8/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: It's still not homey; but a vast improvement over the old facilities; says Patrol Sgt. Gladys Jolly as she inspects the new detention cells for women opened Monday at old city hall. They are across the hall from the courtroom.
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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_0011146F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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