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Despite the chicken sign behind him, Jay Cochrane, the Canadian Prince of the air, shows no fear as he walks a high wire in winds that gusted to 50 mi(...)

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Despite the chicken sign behind him, Jay Cochrane, the Canadian Prince of the air, shows no fear as he walks a high wire in winds that gusted to 50 mi(...)

Date6/24/1974

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Bezant, Graham (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Despite the chicken sign behind him; Jay Cochrane; the Canadian Prince of the air; shows no fear as he walks a high wire in winds that gusted to 50 miles an hour during the weekend York Festival in the park adjoining the borough offices. More than 25;000 persons turned out for the big festival.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0102947F

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