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Midland's big department store The Playfair-Preston Co
Midland's big department store The Playfair-Preston Co

Midland's big department store The Playfair-Preston Co

Date1910
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Midland's big department store The Playfair-Preston Co., Limited with 24 views of Midland and points of interest around.
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Midland
County:Simcoe (Ont. : County)
Province or state:Ontario
Medium
Dimensions5.5 x 3.5 inches
Extent
  • 5.5 x 3.5 inches
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberPCR-1351
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