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An old apple tree on Glen Edyth Dr. near Casa Loma
An old apple tree on Glen Edyth Dr. near Casa Loma

An old apple tree on Glen Edyth Dr. near Casa Loma

Date6/7/1972
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  • An old apple tree on Glen Edyth Dr. near Casa Loma
  • An old apple tree on Glen Edyth Dr. near Casa Loma provides shade for Gemma Cowhig and reputedly inspired a visiting New Yorker to write on of North America's best-loved songs; In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree; in 1905. The director of the Toronto Historical board calls the story a romantic legend.
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Original Toronto Star caption: An old apple tree on Glen Edyth Dr. near Casa Loma provides shade for Gemma Cowhig and reputedly inspired a visiting New Yorker to write on of North America's best-loved songs; In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree; in 1905. The director of the Toronto Historical board calls the story a romantic legend.
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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_0018242F
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