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A little pipin' goes a long way! Early morning commuters were entertained by the Gray Coach Line Pipe Band yesterday at the Yonge-Bloor subway station(...)
A little pipin' goes a long way! Early morning commuters were entertained by the Gray Coach Line Pipe Band yesterday at the Yonge-Bloor subway station(...)

A little pipin' goes a long way! Early morning commuters were entertained by the Gray Coach Line Pipe Band yesterday at the Yonge-Bloor subway station(...)

Date3/30/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: A little pipin' goes a long way! Early morning commuters were entertained by the Gray Coach Line Pipe Band yesterday at the Yonge-Bloor subway station. The TTC serenaded riders at four stations to commemorate the opening of the Yonge subway line 30 years ago. The line was Canada's first.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0115666F
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