Solemn place

Order Reproduction

Solemn place

Date11/11/1980

Names

Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Solemn place: With the large white Cross of Sacrifice in the background; the war dead are remembered during a service at Prospect Cemetery several years ago. A sunrise service is held each Remembrance Day at the cemetery on St. Clair Ave. W. where the Veterans's Burial Plot has become the site of more than 5;000 graves.

Subject

Remembrance Day (Canada)

Country:Canada

Building, monument or park:Prospect Cemetery

City, town or township:Toronto

East-west street:St. Clair Avenue West

Neighbourhood:Earlscourt

Province or state:Ontario

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0001506F

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