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George Brown House (Toronto)

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George Brown House (38472010041)
George Brown House (38472010041)

George Brown House is a historic building in the Grange Park neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was home to Father of Confederation, Reform Party politician and publisher George Brown. Its current address is 186 Beverley Street.

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George Brown House (Toronto)
Baldwin Street, Toronto

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Baldwin Street
M5T 1L4 Toronto
Ontario, Canada
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