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The bank that was robbed becomes a part of the lower lobby of Union Station when six glass doors slide aside to open it for business. It is on the nor(...)
The bank that was robbed becomes a part of the lower lobby of Union Station when six glass doors slide aside to open it for business. It is on the nor(...)

The bank that was robbed becomes a part of the lower lobby of Union Station when six glass doors slide aside to open it for business. It is on the nor(...)

Date10/18/1972
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  • The bank that was robbed becomes a part of the lower lobby of Union Station when six glass doors slide aside to open it for business. It is on the nor(...)
  • The bank that was robbed becomes a part of the lower lobby of Union Station when six glass doors slide aside to open it for business. It is on the north side of the lobby; immediately west of the tunnels to the Royal York Hotel and to GO trains; Police and officials of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce don't say how much money was on hand; but they don't deny estimates of more than $300;000.
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Original Toronto Star caption: The bank that was robbed becomes a part of the lower lobby of Union Station when six glass doors slide aside to open it for business. It is on the north side of the lobby; immediately west of the tunnels to the Royal York Hotel and to GO trains; Police and officials of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce don't say how much money was on hand; but they don't deny estimates of more than $300;000.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120513F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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