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Toronto needs more benches on the sidewalks, writes Margaret Anderson, so that the elderly and disabled can rest or even play checkers, like two pensi(...)
Toronto needs more benches on the sidewalks, writes Margaret Anderson, so that the elderly and disabled can rest or even play checkers, like two pensi(...)

Toronto needs more benches on the sidewalks, writes Margaret Anderson, so that the elderly and disabled can rest or even play checkers, like two pensi(...)

Date3/14/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Toronto needs more benches on the sidewalks; writes Margaret Anderson; so that the elderly and disabled can rest or even play checkers; like two pensioners; pictured on park bench at Paper and Gerrard.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0014877F
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