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Old landmark passes. Above is a photograph of 118-124 Duke St., a well-known downtown landmark, formerly owned by the Davidson Contracting Co., which (...)
Old landmark passes. Above is a photograph of 118-124 Duke St., a well-known downtown landmark, formerly owned by the Davidson Contracting Co., which (...)

Old landmark passes. Above is a photograph of 118-124 Duke St., a well-known downtown landmark, formerly owned by the Davidson Contracting Co., which (...)

Date11/28/1928
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  • Old landmark passes. Above is a photograph of 118-124 Duke St., a well-known downtown landmark, formerly owned by the Davidson Contracting Co., which (...)
  • Old landmark passes. Above is a photograph of 118-124 Duke St.; a well-known downtown landmark; formerly owned by the Davidson Contracting Co.; which has been purchased by the Litho Press Co. Ltd.; of which W. B. Hanna is president. A modern factory building will be erected on the site. The lot is 91 by 196 feet; and the old structure will be torn down at once. Gibson Bros.; realtors; negotiated the sale. The price is not disclosed.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Old landmark passes. Above is a photograph of 118-124 Duke St.; a well-known downtown landmark; formerly owned by the Davidson Contracting Co.; which has been purchased by the Litho Press Co. Ltd.; of which W. B. Hanna is president. A modern factory building will be erected on the site. The lot is 91 by 196 feet; and the old structure will be torn down at once. Gibson Bros.; realtors; negotiated the sale. The price is not disclosed.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112915F
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