Postcard of Toronto Centre Island, circa 1920. Published by Photogelatine Engraving Company. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library.
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Published by Photogelatine Engraving Company. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library.
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1920
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Postcard of Toronto Centre Island, circa 1920. Published by Photogelatine Engraving Company. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library.
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The Centre Island as we know it today was formerly a peninsula but was separated and formed due to a storm in 1858. The island developed into a thriving residential community with notable families like the Masseys and Gooderhams owning cottages among 1000 to 3000 other residents.
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