General store at Leaskdale was formerly Foster's butcher shop

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General store at Leaskdale was formerly Foster's butcher shop

Date3/12/1946

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Foster, Thomas, 1852-1945 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: General store at Leaskdale was formerly Foster's butcher shop. Old timers still recall when Mr. Foster; as a boy; delivered parcels and set up his own business. The store is still one of the main buildings in Leaskdale.

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Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Province or state:Ontario

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0047963F

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