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The 60-foot high dome is being preserved because bank officials want to preserve the building's atmosphere

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The 60-foot high dome is being preserved because bank officials want to preserve the building's atmosphere

Date10/18/1973

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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (subject)

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The 60-foot high dome is being preserved because bank officials want to preserve the building's atmosphere. Gold leaf on the ceiling must be cleaned; other surfaces repainted; and extra lights crammed into the massive chandeliers.

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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_0109426F

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