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Black and white photograph of very large chateauesque style building taken at night.
Royal York Hotel - Toronto, Canada, largest in the British Empire
Black and white photograph of very large chateauesque style building taken at night.

Royal York Hotel - Toronto, Canada, largest in the British Empire

DateApproximately 1946
Names
FormatPicture
Notes
Subject
    GeographyBuilding Monument ParkRoyal York Hotel
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodDowntown
    GeographyEast-west streetFront Street West
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Postcards
    DimensionsImage size: 14.2 cm x 9 cm (5 9/16 in. x 3 9/16 in.)
    Language
      CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberPC_5624
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