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Fleeing week-end heat, thousands of Torontonians sought relief on the beaches and in the water
Fleeing week-end heat, thousands of Torontonians sought relief on the beaches and in the water

Fleeing week-end heat, thousands of Torontonians sought relief on the beaches and in the water

Date7/14/1947
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fleeing week-end heat; thousands of Torontonians sought relief on the beaches and in the water. Sunnyside pool was one of the most popular sports. Between dips; many sunbathed on the benches at pool's sides
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0115333F
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