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The Queen Mother, touring the new city hall with Mayor Philip Givens, got into the controversy of what to do with the south of Queen St. Asked if the (...)
The Queen Mother, touring the new city hall with Mayor Philip Givens, got into the controversy of what to do with the south of Queen St. Asked if the (...)

The Queen Mother, touring the new city hall with Mayor Philip Givens, got into the controversy of what to do with the south of Queen St. Asked if the (...)

Date6/28/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Queen Mother; touring the new city hall with Mayor Philip Givens; got into the controversy of what to do with the south of Queen St. Asked if the city planned to buy the land; the mayor said; Yes; but it's a matter of $8;000;000.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122660F
City Hall in business: Mayor Philip Givens speaking at today's opening of the registry and land titles office - first department to take up space in the new hall
City Hall in business: Mayor Philip Givens speaking at today's opening of the registry and land titles office - first department to take up space in the new hall
5/8/1964
The kickoff of a $745,950 drive, Mayor Philip Givens (left) stands with members of the Salvation Army at City Hall where he officially opened the Army(...)
The kickoff of a $745,950 drive, Mayor Philip Givens (left) stands with members of the Salvation Army at City Hall where he officially opened the Army(...)
4/27/1964
Mayor Philip Givens arriving for work at City Hall this morning
Mayor Philip Givens arriving for work at City Hall this morning
11/3/1966
Prince breaks up mayor Philip givens and metro Chairman Willian Allen, Now that you've got it, I' m sure you're pleased with it, now I suppose the pro(...)
Prince breaks up mayor Philip givens and metro Chairman Willian Allen, Now that you've got it, I' m sure you're pleased with it, now I suppose the pro(...)
3/21/1966
Prime Minister Pearson, Metro chairman Allen, Mayor givens at city hall, Pageantry marked day as city opened what PM called the most spectacular building I have ever seen
Prime Minister Pearson, Metro chairman Allen, Mayor givens at city hall, Pageantry marked day as city opened what PM called the most spectacular building I have ever seen
9/14/1965
Givens' sentimental tour. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens can't resist waving the Canadian flag at the town hall in Belzyce, near Lublin, where his parent(...)
Givens' sentimental tour. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens can't resist waving the Canadian flag at the town hall in Belzyce, near Lublin, where his parent(...)
7/29/1966
Cheers and applause, led by Mayor Philip Givens and Metro chairman William Allen, rang out in Nathan Phillips Square today as the new $31 million City(...)
Cheers and applause, led by Mayor Philip Givens and Metro chairman William Allen, rang out in Nathan Phillips Square today as the new $31 million City(...)
9/13/1965
On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
1/12/1968
Since my term as mayor, says MPP Philip Givens (centre), who was chief magistrate 1963-66, the confidence between the province and the city has totall(...)
Since my term as mayor, says MPP Philip Givens (centre), who was chief magistrate 1963-66, the confidence between the province and the city has totall(...)
9/26/1972
Mayor not keen about new metro, Mayor Philip Givens and The Star's Ron Haggart attend press conference held by the 13 heads of Metro municipalities on(...)
Mayor not keen about new metro, Mayor Philip Givens and The Star's Ron Haggart attend press conference held by the 13 heads of Metro municipalities on(...)
1/10/1966
The mayor turns wrecker. Swinging a sledge, Mayor Philip Givens begins the demolition of a house on Augusta St., near where he once lived. This house (...)
The mayor turns wrecker. Swinging a sledge, Mayor Philip Givens begins the demolition of a house on Augusta St., near where he once lived. This house (...)
5/15/1965
Marching Triumphantly from the old city hall to the new are Metro Chairman William Allen, left, and Mayor Givens, on their day of supreme satisfaction
Marching Triumphantly from the old city hall to the new are Metro Chairman William Allen, left, and Mayor Givens, on their day of supreme satisfaction
9/13/1965