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Toronto Island beaches packed with city dwellers escaping heat
Picture of crowded beach.

Toronto Island beaches packed with city dwellers escaping heat

Date24 July 1961
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  • Toronto Island beaches packed with city dwellers escaping heat
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    DimensionsImage size: 21 cm x 25 cm (8 1/4 in. x 9 13/16 in.)
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright - Toronto Star Licence (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTS-2-G-134c-Island006
      GeographyCountryCanada
      GeographyBuilding, monument or parkCentre Island
      GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
      Geography
      Geography
      Geography
      Geography
      GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto Islands
      Geography
      GeographyProvince or StateOntario
      Geography
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