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It's like the Berlin Wall, a Ward's Island resident says of the reinforced snowfence barricades that now block the boardwalk in front of several houses
It's like the Berlin Wall, a Ward's Island resident says of the reinforced snowfence barricades that now block the boardwalk in front of several houses

It's like the Berlin Wall, a Ward's Island resident says of the reinforced snowfence barricades that now block the boardwalk in front of several houses

Date9 September 1968
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  • It's like the Berlin Wall, a Ward's Island resident says of the reinforced snowfence barricades that now block the boardwalk in front of several houses
  • It's like the Berlin Wall; a Ward's Island resident says of the reinforced snowfence barricades that now block the boardwalk in front of several houses slated for demolition. Angry islanders; who are resisting expropriation; are mystified by signs prohibiting entry to everyone but authorized persons.
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Original Toronto Star caption: It's like the Berlin Wall; a Ward's Island resident says of the reinforced snowfence barricades that now block the boardwalk in front of several houses slated for demolition. Angry islanders; who are resisting expropriation; are mystified by signs prohibiting entry to everyone but authorized persons.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0113941F
      GeographyCountryCanada
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      GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
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      GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto Islands
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      GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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