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Image shows ferries at city docks with high rise buildings under construction. 
Two Island ferries are tied up on the waterfront in the winter; with only the car ferry operating for the people who live on Algonquin and Ward's Islands. But the Harbor Police continue their 24-hour watch from a tower.
Image shows ferries at city docks with high rise buildings under construction. 

Two Island ferries are tied up on the waterfront in the winter; with only the car ferry operating for the people who live on Algonquin and Ward's Islands. But the Harbor Police continue their 24-hour watch from a tower.

Date14 December 1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Two Island ferries are tied up on the waterfront in the winter; with only the car ferry operating for the people who live on Algonquin and Ward's Islands. But the Harbor Police continue their 24-hour watch from a tower.
Subject
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto Islands
Harbour
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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Photographs
Language
ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0116048F
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