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Sepia-toned postcard depicting a photo of Queen Street, looking west from Yonge. Simpsons and o…
Queen and Yonge Sts. Toronto.
Sepia-toned postcard depicting a photo of Queen Street, looking west from Yonge. Simpsons and other retailers are shown on the sides and streetcar tracks appear down the middle of the road. The back is formatted like a postcard, contains handwriting and a used stamp.

Queen and Yonge Sts. Toronto.

DateApproximately 1914
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Alternate Title
  • Queen and Yonge Sts. Toronto.
FormatPicture
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Sepia-toned postcard depicting a photo of Queen Street, looking west from Yonge. Simpsons and other retailers are shown on the sides and streetcar tracks appear down the middle of the road. The back is formatted like a postcard, contains handwriting and a used stamp.
Medium
DimensionsImage size: 8.9 cm H x 13.9 cm W(3 7/16 in. x 5 9/16 in.)
Language
ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberPC_4517
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyEast-west streetQueen Street West
GeographyNeighbourhoodDowntown
GeographyNorth-south streetYonge Street
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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