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We're too timid: Architect and planner Roderick Robbie says Toronto is not yet a great city because we need to become more arrogant and build for history
We're too timid: Architect and planner Roderick Robbie says Toronto is not yet a great city because we need to become more arrogant and build for history

We're too timid: Architect and planner Roderick Robbie says Toronto is not yet a great city because we need to become more arrogant and build for history

Date7/30/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: We're too timid: Architect and planner Roderick Robbie says Toronto is not yet a great city because we need to become more arrogant and build for history.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0076607F
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