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Louis the barber gives a final haircut to Mayor William Dennison, a friend since 1933
Louis the barber gives a final haircut to Mayor William Dennison, a friend since 1933

Louis the barber gives a final haircut to Mayor William Dennison, a friend since 1933

Date6/16/1969
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  • Louis the barber gives a final haircut to Mayor William Dennison, a friend since 1933
  • Louis the barber gives a final haircut to Mayor William Dennison, a friend since 1933. Louis is closing the doors of his small shop on King St. E. just south of Regent Park after 50 years and retiring to do some travelling.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Louis the barber gives a final haircut to Mayor William Dennison, a friend since 1933. Louis is closing the doors of his small shop on King St. E. just south of Regent Park after 50 years and retiring to do some travelling.
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