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Anti-airport protesters run tour of 119-year-old farmhouse near Claremont this summer
Anti-airport protesters run tour of 119-year-old farmhouse near Claremont this summer

Anti-airport protesters run tour of 119-year-old farmhouse near Claremont this summer

Date4/30/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Anti-airport protesters run tour of 119-year-old farmhouse near Claremont this summer. Later; farmhouse was occupied by three protesters to prevent its demolition and to try to block construction of Pickering airport. Owners of farmhouse say they won't move back despite cancellation.
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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_0011554F
Country:Canada
Building, monument or park:Pickering Airport (1970s)
City, town or township:Pickering
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Durham (Ont. : Regional municipality)
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