Taking a ride

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Taking a ride

Date6/22/1973

Names

Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Toronto Transit Commission (subject)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Taking a ride: Metro politicians were among guests last night for the inaugural tour aboard one of two Peter Witt streetcars the TTC has restored as tourist attractions. Rides on the streetcars cost the regular fare. Hanging onto strap is Alderman Art Eggleton; seated; Grace Bovoir; Controllers Karl Mallette; Paul Godfrey.

Subject

Cable cars (Streetcars)

Medium

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0115630F

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