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Black and white photo postcard depicting the Royal York Hotel with the caption stating, "The Ro…
The Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada, Largest in the British Empire
Black and white photo postcard depicting the Royal York Hotel with the caption stating, "The Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada, Largest in the British Empire." The back of the card is formatted in the style of a postcard with two 2-cent stamps on the top right corner.

The Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada, Largest in the British Empire

DateApproximately 1929
Names
Alternate Title
  • The Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada, Largest in the British Empire
FormatPicture
Notes
Black and white photo postcard depicting the Royal York Hotel with the caption stating, "The Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada, Largest in the British Empire."  The back of the card is formatted in the style of a postcard with two 2-cent stamps on the top right corner.
GeographyBuilding, monument or parkRoyal York Hotel
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodDowntown
GeographyEast-west streetFront Street West
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
Postcards
Dimensions13.9cm W x 8.8cm H
Language
ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberPC_5232
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