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Our Downtown Jungle - What can we do about it?
Our Downtown Jungle - What can we do about it?

Our Downtown Jungle - What can we do about it?

Date11/2/1964
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  • Our Downtown Jungle - What can we do about it?
  • Our Downtown Jungle - What can we do about it?
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Original Toronto Star caption: Our Downtown Jungle - What can we do about it?
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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_0115461F
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