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The jungle is the name given the Lawrence Heights Ontario Housing Corp
The jungle is the name given the Lawrence Heights Ontario Housing Corp

The jungle is the name given the Lawrence Heights Ontario Housing Corp

Date10/14/1975
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  • The jungle is the name given the Lawrence Heights Ontario Housing Corp. development; and that worries residents. Outside the locker room in one building; where Brian Armstrong and his wife. Maryanne; are standing (left); paint spatters the walls. Armstrong has called police about Kids hanging out here. Tom Jacobs (top) says activities are needed; Julia Jennings is proud to live there.
  • The jungle is the name given the Lawrence Heights Ontario Housing Corp
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Original Toronto Star caption: The jungle is the name given the Lawrence Heights Ontario Housing Corp. development; and that worries residents. Outside the locker room in one building; where Brian Armstrong and his wife. Maryanne; are standing (left); paint spatters the walls. Armstrong has called police about Kids hanging out here. Tom Jacobs (top) says activities are needed; Julia Jennings is proud to live there.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0113696F
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