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The mayor turns wrecker. Swinging a sledge, Mayor Philip Givens begins the demolition of a house on Augusta St., near where he once lived. This house (...)
The mayor turns wrecker. Swinging a sledge, Mayor Philip Givens begins the demolition of a house on Augusta St., near where he once lived. This house (...)

The mayor turns wrecker. Swinging a sledge, Mayor Philip Givens begins the demolition of a house on Augusta St., near where he once lived. This house (...)

Date5/15/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: The mayor turns wrecker. Swinging a sledge; Mayor Philip Givens begins the demolition of a house on Augusta St.; near where he once lived. This house and others like it are slated to come down to make way for the Alexandra Park low cost housing redevelopment project.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0050185F
      Givens' sentimental tour. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens can't resist waving the Canadian flag at the town hall in Belzyce, near Lublin, where his parent(...)
      Givens' sentimental tour. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens can't resist waving the Canadian flag at the town hall in Belzyce, near Lublin, where his parent(...)
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      7/29/1966
      On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
      On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
      James, Norman
      1/12/1968
      The kickoff of a $745,950 drive, Mayor Philip Givens (left) stands with members of the Salvation Army at City Hall where he officially opened the Army(...)
      The kickoff of a $745,950 drive, Mayor Philip Givens (left) stands with members of the Salvation Army at City Hall where he officially opened the Army(...)
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      4/27/1964
      Ex-Mayor Philip Givens watched an early show on the portable TV set given him by the Japanese consul while he pondered Mayor William Dennison's call f(...)
      Ex-Mayor Philip Givens watched an early show on the portable TV set given him by the Japanese consul while he pondered Mayor William Dennison's call f(...)
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      11/14/1967
      Givens sees Nazi Death camp. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens and his wife visit Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration camp, during their trip to Poland. At le(...)
      Givens sees Nazi Death camp. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens and his wife visit Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration camp, during their trip to Poland. At le(...)
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      7/21/1966
      Count me out. Former Toronto mayor Philip Givens told York West Liberals last night he will not be a candidate for the office in the election coming u(...)
      Count me out. Former Toronto mayor Philip Givens told York West Liberals last night he will not be a candidate for the office in the election coming u(...)
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      4/12/1969
      Mayor Philip Givens smiles happily as he arrives under the sign of Courtroom D to testify in the hearing of John Beattie re. Allan Gardens disturbance
      Mayor Philip Givens smiles happily as he arrives under the sign of Courtroom D to testify in the hearing of John Beattie re. Allan Gardens disturbance
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      5/5/1966
      Mayor Philip Givens casts his vote at poll in Adelaide St
      Mayor Philip Givens casts his vote at poll in Adelaide St
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      n.d.
      The Queen Mother, touring the new city hall with Mayor Philip Givens, got into the controversy of what to do with the south of Queen St. Asked if the (...)
      The Queen Mother, touring the new city hall with Mayor Philip Givens, got into the controversy of what to do with the south of Queen St. Asked if the (...)
      Lennon, Frank
      6/28/1965
      Mayor not keen about new metro, Mayor Philip Givens and The Star's Ron Haggart attend press conference held by the 13 heads of Metro municipalities on(...)
      Mayor not keen about new metro, Mayor Philip Givens and The Star's Ron Haggart attend press conference held by the 13 heads of Metro municipalities on(...)
      City council members
      1/10/1966
      Victory Sign is given by Mayor Philip Givens last night at campaign headquarters at Westbury hotel
      Victory Sign is given by Mayor Philip Givens last night at campaign headquarters at Westbury hotel
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      12/8/1964
      Moss Park Armory has its cornerstone laid by Defence Minister Paul Hellyer (right) as Mayor Philip Givens looks on
      Moss Park Armory has its cornerstone laid by Defence Minister Paul Hellyer (right) as Mayor Philip Givens looks on
      Roworth, Eddy
      10/19/1964