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Picture of double storefront library with large sign above the building reading public library.…

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St. Clair/Silverthorn Branch

Date1981

Names

Toronto Public Library (subject)

Baird Sampson Architects (architect)

Notes

1746 and 1748 St. Clair West converted from stores to the library.

Subject

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodJunction

GeographyEast-west streetSt. Clair Avenue West

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Colour photographs

DimensionsImage size: 20.3 cm x 25.4 cm (8 in. x 10 in.)

Language

English

ProvenanceToronto Public Library Archives. Photographs Box 41.

CollectionToronto Public Library Archives

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Copyright HolderToronto Public Library

Object NumberTPL-A-1501

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