Picture of a house with flooded front yard and a dog sitting on boards out of the water.

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Centre Island home of J. W. Barnes

Date21 February 1952

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Centre Island home of J. W. Barnes is well surrounded by water and pet dog "Havoc" perches at end of dock put up so that family can get out. Residents threaten tax strike unless city builds a seawall to protect the shoreline. Tenders have been received on building it three feet higher but mayor's absence has caused delay.

Subject

Country:Canada

Building, monument or park:Centre Island

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Toronto Islands

Province or state:Ontario

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Black-and-white photographs

DimensionsImage size: 17 cm x 21 cm (6 11/16 in. x 8 1/4 in.)

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright - Toronto Star Licence (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTS-2-G-134c-Island001

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