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Image shows railroad tracks and the Harbour buildings behind them.
Downtown skyline looms over sea of railroad tracks between Front St
Image shows railroad tracks and the Harbour buildings behind them.

Downtown skyline looms over sea of railroad tracks between Front St

Date1/10/1973
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  • Downtown skyline looms over sea of railroad tracks between Front St
  • Downtown skyline looms over sea of railroad tracks between Front St. and the Gardiner Expressway where planners of Metro Centre envision a commercial-residential complex employing 50;000 and proficing housing for 25;000. The 200-acre project has been called by its sponsors largest downtown development ever planned.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Downtown skyline looms over sea of railroad tracks between Front St. and the Gardiner Expressway where planners of Metro Centre envision a commercial-residential complex employing 50;000 and proficing housing for 25;000. The 200-acre project has been called by its sponsors largest downtown development ever planned.
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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_0114982F
GeographyCountryCanada
Geography
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
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Geography
Geography
Geography
GeographyNeighbourhoodHarbour
Geography
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
Geography