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The africa pavilion in the background, some youngsters race across the site of the new zoo
The africa pavilion in the background, some youngsters race across the site of the new zoo

The africa pavilion in the background, some youngsters race across the site of the new zoo

Date9/16/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: The africa pavilion in the background; some youngsters race across the site of the new zoo. From the left are Barbara Sequire; 11; Ian Edwards; 6; David Edwards; 9; Bruce Edwards; 11; Sharon Edwards; 12; and Stephen Edwards; 8. There was a special walking tour of the zoo site yesterday.
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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_0116359F
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