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Up, up and away, Cement laker Metis, built in 1956, will be undergoing major renovations
Up, up and away, Cement laker Metis, built in 1956, will be undergoing major renovations

Up, up and away, Cement laker Metis, built in 1956, will be undergoing major renovations

Date3/19/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: Up; up and away; Cement laker Metis; built in 1956; will be undergoing major renovations. The original wheelhouse is being removed and sold to the Toronto Harbour Commission for $1; which plans to display it on the waterfront or in museum. The wheelhouse was put on barge deck and taken away.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0014276F
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