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Ralph Day, chairman of the Toronto Transit Commission, looks to the future from in front of one of his streetcars
Ralph Day, chairman of the Toronto Transit Commission, looks to the future from in front of one of his streetcars

Ralph Day, chairman of the Toronto Transit Commission, looks to the future from in front of one of his streetcars

Date8/19/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ralph Day, chairman of the Toronto Transit Commission, looks to the future from in front of one of his streetcars.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0042744F
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