Neighborhood queen

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Neighborhood queen

Date5/15/1986

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Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Neighborhood queen: Eileen Robertson; 97; who has lived on Rathnelly Ave. since 1924; shows off her crown. Each year her neighbors close off their streets for a one-day celebration; proclaim the six-block area a 'republic' and crown her Eileen 1 of Rathnelly.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0024683F

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