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General store at Leaskdale was formerly Foster's butcher shop
General store at Leaskdale was formerly Foster's butcher shop

General store at Leaskdale was formerly Foster's butcher shop

Date3/12/1946
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  • General store at Leaskdale was formerly Foster's butcher shop
  • General store at Leaskdale was formerly Foster's butcher shop. Old timers still recall when Mr. Foster; as a boy; delivered parcels and set up his own business. The store is still one of the main buildings in Leaskdale.
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Original Toronto Star caption: General store at Leaskdale was formerly Foster's butcher shop. Old timers still recall when Mr. Foster; as a boy; delivered parcels and set up his own business. The store is still one of the main buildings in Leaskdale.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0047963F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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