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Image shows a life preserver and ladder in ice sheaths.
Ice Sheathes metro Waterfront. Blustery Arctic winds whipped spray from 6-foot waves to encrust Metro's waterfront in sheath of ice. And it will likel(...)
Image shows a life preserver and ladder in ice sheaths.

Ice Sheathes metro Waterfront. Blustery Arctic winds whipped spray from 6-foot waves to encrust Metro's waterfront in sheath of ice. And it will likel(...)

Date12/1/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ice Sheathes metro Waterfront. Blustery Arctic winds whipped spray from 6-foot waves to encrust Metro's waterfront in sheath of ice. And it will likely thicken as the weatherman forecast dropping temperatures. This was the scene today at the foot of Polson St. Life preserver and ladder on lifeguard's platform form a crystal frame for part of Toronto's skyline.
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Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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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_0116052F
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