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A centre of gravity for the expression of Toronto's art was what the Toronto Planning Board was looking for in 1962
A centre of gravity for the expression of Toronto's art was what the Toronto Planning Board was looking for in 1962

A centre of gravity for the expression of Toronto's art was what the Toronto Planning Board was looking for in 1962

Date1/29/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: A centre of gravity for the expression of Toronto's art was what the Toronto Planning Board was looking for in 1962. Now it has it; at least physically; Star design critic Harvey Cowan says. It has theatrical atmosphere O'Keefe Centre lacks.
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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_0110269F
When Star photographer Boris Spremo was at this construction site at Bay Wellington in 1962 (top photo), The Toronto Dominion Centre (circled pillar) (...)
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When Star photographer Boris Spremo was at this construction site at Bay and Wellington in 1962 (top photo), The Toronto Dominion Centre (circled pill(...)
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2/17/1972
The mayor of all the people'. Nathan Phillips, Toronto's colorful mayor from 1955 to 1962, died early today of heart failure. He was 83 and had been i(...)
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Toronto Public Library Board. Annual report 1962
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Mason, James, 1843-1918. Expression of appreciation for Captain James Mason's duties and actions as Chairman of the Toronto Public Library's Board of Management.
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