Whitney Block, named after Sir James, features one of first Toronto skyscrapers

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Whitney Block, named after Sir James, features one of first Toronto skyscrapers

Date3/14/1979

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Goode, Jeff (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Whitney Block; named after Sir James; features one of first Toronto skyscrapers

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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_0114387F

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