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Sign of times, One driver encouraged others to join in a noisy welcome for the Pope as he arrived in Metro
Sign of times, One driver encouraged others to join in a noisy welcome for the Pope as he arrived in Metro

Sign of times, One driver encouraged others to join in a noisy welcome for the Pope as he arrived in Metro

Date9/14/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Sign of times, One driver encouraged others to join in a noisy welcome for the Pope as he arrived in Metro. There were few traffic jams because many downton workers went home early.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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Photographs
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0074250F
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