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Photograph of a high rise apartment building with tree in front (black and white).
High lifestyle : highrise towers are a common sight in Metro's suburbs
Photograph of a high rise apartment building with tree in front (black and white).

High lifestyle : highrise towers are a common sight in Metro's suburbs

Date1984
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Notes
Original caption: "High lifestyle: Highrise towers are a common sight in Metro's suburbs".
Medium
Number of Pages (DOD only)1
Dimensions36 cm x 22 cm (14 3/16 in. x 8 11/16 in.)
ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archive.
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright - Toronto Star Licence (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTS-1-G-462d-FLEMINGDON005
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Flemingdon Park
Province or state:Ontario
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