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A jam-packed ferry leaves the Toronto docks for the Islands where an estimated 23,000 took refuge from the heat yesterday
A jam-packed ferry leaves the Toronto docks for the Islands where an estimated 23,000 took refuge from the heat yesterday

A jam-packed ferry leaves the Toronto docks for the Islands where an estimated 23,000 took refuge from the heat yesterday

Date7/17/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: A jam-packed ferry leaves the Toronto docks for the Islands where an estimated 23;000 took refuge from the heat yesterday.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0112287F
      Trucks Blocked: Postal pickets block the lane from the Toronto Island ferry docks yesterday, obstructing trucks carrying mail
      Trucks Blocked: Postal pickets block the lane from the Toronto Island ferry docks yesterday, obstructing trucks carrying mail
      Beaty, Keith
      8/29/1991
      Ferry Docks, Centre Island, view from 'Thomas Rennie'. Toronto, Ont.
      Ferry Docks, Centre Island, view from 'Thomas Rennie'. Toronto, Ont.
      Salmon, James V. (James Victor)
      8/4/1957
      Image shows a ferry boat on the lake.
      Sam McBride, diesel vessel (Island ferry), approaching ferry docks, Canada Steamship Lines terminal at right, Toronto Ontario
      Salmon, James V. (James Victor)
      1953-09
      Image shows a tugboat docked at the island with the Toronto Harbour in the background.
      Ferry Docks, Ward's Island, showing freight launch 'Chuckie Joe'. Toronto, Ont.
      Chuckie Joe (Ship)
      9/15/1954
      Ferry Docks, Centre Island, Toronto, Ont.
      Ferry Docks, Centre Island, Toronto, Ont.
      Salmon, James V. (James Victor)
      6/23/1954
      Still best retreat from the heat, The Toronto Island ferry service was still busy yesterday as visitors took advantage of the record-breaking heatwave(...)
      Still best retreat from the heat, The Toronto Island ferry service was still busy yesterday as visitors took advantage of the record-breaking heatwave(...)
      Inglis, William
      4/19/1976
      Black and white photograph of a dock and people walking up to a square, stand alone ticket boot…
      Island ferry docks and ticket booth
      Unknown
      Approximately 1910
      Image shows a few boats at the Harbor.
      Toronto Harbour 1925, looking east from foot of Bay St., showing ferry docks
      Mayflower (Ship)
      1925
      A giant ladle of cement is guided into position to be poured by workmen building the new Toronto ferry docks that will replace present dock facilities(...)
      A giant ladle of cement is guided into position to be poured by workmen building the new Toronto ferry docks that will replace present dock facilities(...)
      Spremo, Boris
      8/23/1971
      Governor of louisiana Jimmy Fitzmorris, right, hit Metro yesterday to lure Canadian investors with attractions of booming U.S. Sunbelt. He's trying the Southern charm on Canadian geese at ferry docks. With him is Morrell Trimble, chairman of New Orleans C
      Governor of louisiana Jimmy Fitzmorris, right, hit Metro yesterday to lure Canadian investors with attractions of booming U.S. Sunbelt. He's trying the Southern charm on Canadian geese at ferry docks. With him is Morrell Trimble, chairman of New Orleans C
      Cooper, David
      4/18/1978
      Image shows a few ferries on the lake by the docks.
      Ferry Docks, east of foot of York St.; looking west to Canada Steamship Lines terminal (east side foot of York St.) & Terminal Warehouses (west side foot of York St.) in background; showing ferries William Inglis (centre) & Bluebell. Toronto, Ontario
      Salmon, James V. (James Victor)
      1952 circa
      Halifax Veterans packed every inch of space on the docks alongside the great white Empress of Britain last evening
      Halifax Veterans packed every inch of space on the docks alongside the great white Empress of Britain last evening
      Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
      6/16/1939