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It will soon be just a memory for Gifford Chard, who has spent 23 years as a correctional officer at Toronto (Don) Jail
It will soon be just a memory for Gifford Chard, who has spent 23 years as a correctional officer at Toronto (Don) Jail

It will soon be just a memory for Gifford Chard, who has spent 23 years as a correctional officer at Toronto (Don) Jail

Date11/10/1977
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  • It will soon be just a memory for Gifford Chard, who has spent 23 years as a correctional officer at Toronto (Don) Jail
  • It will soon be just a memory for Gifford Chard; who has spent 23 years as a correctional officer at Toronto (Don) Jail. Chard; shown opening doors with his oversized keys; will be transferred to another institution next January when 19th-century jail is closed. The jail; known not too affectionately as the Don; has been a landmark at Gerrard St. and Broadview Ave. since it was opened in 1865. The government plans to demolish it.
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Original Toronto Star caption: It will soon be just a memory for Gifford Chard; who has spent 23 years as a correctional officer at Toronto (Don) Jail. Chard; shown opening doors with his oversized keys; will be transferred to another institution next January when 19th-century jail is closed. The jail; known not too affectionately as the Don; has been a landmark at Gerrard St. and Broadview Ave. since it was opened in 1865. The government plans to demolish it.
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