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Construction of Yonge Street, formerly recognized as the longest street in the world, begins in York, Upper Canada (present-day Toronto).
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Historic road in Ontario, Canada
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York, Upper Canada
Unincorporated municipality in Home District, Upper Canada
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Most populous city in Canada
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