Image shows a few family members posing for a photo at the Edward Gardens.

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Opening day Edwards Gardens, June 23, 1956, Chirnside family, and fountain looking towards original farm house. Toronto, Ontario

Date6/23/1956

Names

Chirnside, Ted (author)

Format

Picture

Notes

View of Edwards Gardens on opening day, June 23, 1956, looking west past Chirnside family and fountain towards original farm house

Subject

Parks

Portraits

Country:Canada

Building, monument or park:Edwards Gardens

City, town or township:Toronto

East-west street:Lawrence Avenue East

Neighbourhood:Bridle Path-Sunnybrook

North-south street:Leslie Street

Province or state:Ontario

Medium

Black-and-white negatives

Language

English

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

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Call Number / Accession Number2001-2-379

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