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Now you see 'em, now you don't, it took two hours of a busy business day to transform the packed downtown parking lot above to the tranquil scene below
Now you see 'em, now you don't, it took two hours of a busy business day to transform the packed downtown parking lot above to the tranquil scene below

Now you see 'em, now you don't, it took two hours of a busy business day to transform the packed downtown parking lot above to the tranquil scene below

Date4/24/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Now you see 'em; now you don't; it took two hours of a busy business day to transform the packed downtown parking lot above to the tranquil scene below.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0010818F
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