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These old guns at Island Park, Toronto, flank the life-saving outfit
These old guns at Island Park, Toronto, flank the life-saving outfit

These old guns at Island Park, Toronto, flank the life-saving outfit

Date8/8/1931
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Original Toronto Star caption: These old guns at Island Park; Toronto; flank the life-saving outfit. They make a queer contrast; don't they?
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Object NumberTSPA_0113906F
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