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David Allister, Chairman of the Building Committee, welcomed hundreds of people

Date12 May 1984

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Toronto Public Library (subject)

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David Allister, Chairman of the Building Committee, welcomed hundreds of people in Portuguese, Italian and English on May 12, 1984 during the celebrations of the College/Shaw opening - the 30th branch of TPL. to his left is a representative from the First Portuguese Canadian Community Centre. To his right is Mayor Art Eggleton, and Ms. Elizabeth Hoffman, Chairman of the Board.

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Public libraries

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Black-and-white photographs

DimensionsImage size: 20 cm x 25 cm (7 7/8 in. x 9 13/16 in.)

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CollectionToronto Public Library Archives

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Copyright HolderToronto Public Library

Call Number / Accession NumberTPL-A-0390

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

East-west street:College Street

Neighbourhood:Dufferin Grove-Bickford Park

Province or state:Ontario

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