Priceless Geoge. He's outlasted 14 mayors

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Priceless Geoge. He's outlasted 14 mayors

Date11/13/1964

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Geo, Mario (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Priceless Geoge. He's outlasted 14 mayors

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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_0116420F

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