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Left, a man with white hair, wire-rimmed glasses and black-and-white religious habit rests hand ...
Christian Brothers College (1950-1970), Victoria Park Avenue, west side, south of Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario
Left, a man with white hair, wire-rimmed glasses and black-and-white religious habit rests hand on wooden post amid tall grass and wild flowers. Beyond, is a three-storey, flat-roofed brick building. A portico supported by tall pillars and belfry tower topped with a cross are centered above the entrance.

Christian Brothers College (1950-1970), Victoria Park Avenue, west side, south of Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario

Date6/3/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Soon to disappear, Brother Lewis McCoshan, 88, stands by one of the survey stakes marking the limits of the 50 acres and 18-year-old Christian Brothers College which has been sold to land developers. It's part of the former Maryvale farm off Victoria Park Ave. Most of brothers will move to Providence Villa.

Image published in the Toronto Star, 4 June 1969, page B27.

Site of Christian Brothers College became Ranchdale Park, Ranchdale Crescent, west side, Toronto, Ontario.

Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Don Mills
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114817F