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Forcing a halt in Scarborough's plans to patch up the broken sidewalk on Preston St
Forcing a halt in Scarborough's plans to patch up the broken sidewalk on Preston St

Forcing a halt in Scarborough's plans to patch up the broken sidewalk on Preston St

Date8/14/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Forcing a halt in Scarborough's plans to patch up the broken sidewalk on Preston St. with a temporary covering of asphalt; 60 residents today picketed the project with placards after putting up a barricade which kept work crews away. [Incomplete]
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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_0011643F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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