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Trucks Unloading for Simpson's store on busy Metro-owned Richmond St
Trucks Unloading for Simpson's store on busy Metro-owned Richmond St

Trucks Unloading for Simpson's store on busy Metro-owned Richmond St

Date10/19/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Trucks Unloading for Simpson's store on busy Metro-owned Richmond St. impede traffic flow. Company's plan to bring goods in by tunnel after unloading on city-owned Temperance St. suits Metro planners but not city officials.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0110560F
      A Desolate scene is presented by neat rows of unloading Rams and raggage trucks
      A Desolate scene is presented by neat rows of unloading Rams and raggage trucks
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      Burton, G Allan Mrs.
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      Alice, Princess of Great Britain, 1883-
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      4/2/1954
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      Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Buildings - Robert Simpson's - Stores
      Bezant, Graham
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      Eaton, John Craig
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      Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Buildings - Robert Simpson's - Stores
      Spremo, Boris
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      Bock, Tony
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      Gower, Patti
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