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Friendliest man in town? Absolutely, say the customers of Clarence Lawn, attendant at the Ports of Call parking lot
Friendliest man in town? Absolutely, say the customers of Clarence Lawn, attendant at the Ports of Call parking lot

Friendliest man in town? Absolutely, say the customers of Clarence Lawn, attendant at the Ports of Call parking lot

Date3/4/1972
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  • Friendliest man in town? Absolutely; say the customers of Clarence Lawn; attendant at the Ports of Call parking lot. He greets everyone who drives in - regulars and strangers alike. Good to have you with us; Sir. Have a pleasant day. One night this week when a man had parked; but returned to the lot because he found a restaurant was crowded; Lawn would not charge him.
  • Friendliest man in town? Absolutely, say the customers of Clarence Lawn, attendant at the Ports of Call parking lot
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Original Toronto Star caption: Friendliest man in town? Absolutely, say the customers of Clarence Lawn, attendant at the Ports of Call parking lot. He greets everyone who drives in - regulars and strangers alike. Good to have you with us, Sir. Have a pleasant day. One night this week when a man had parked, but returned to the lot because he found a restaurant was crowded, Lawn would not charge him.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114763F
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