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Last resort: Some homeless folk shun city hostels, finding shelter in spots such as this, under a stairwell in the City Hall parking garage
Last resort: Some homeless folk shun city hostels, finding shelter in spots such as this, under a stairwell in the City Hall parking garage

Last resort: Some homeless folk shun city hostels, finding shelter in spots such as this, under a stairwell in the City Hall parking garage

Date10/31/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: Last resort: Some homeless folk shun city hostels; finding shelter in spots such as this; under a stairwell in the City Hall parking garage.
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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_0011287F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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