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Historic Bales house in North York's Earl Bales Park will be available for rent at low rates after April 30

Date1/23/1977

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Loek, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Historic bales house in North York's Earl Bales Park will be available for rent at low rates after April 30, but the borough would prefer the prospective tenant to be a North York employee. The house was acquired in 1974 when the borough, Metro and the province bought the old York Downs Golf Club. Cross-country skiers Lenie Braakman (left) and Marie Matthew leave after visit.

Subject

Country:Canada

Building, monument or park:Earl Bales Park (Toronto, Ontario)

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Armour Heights

Province or state:Ontario

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Black-and-white photographs

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No linguistic content

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114480F

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