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Tapestries at New Royal Bank headquarters, Imposing new Ontario headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada on King St

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Tapestries at New Royal Bank headquarters, Imposing new Ontario headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada on King St

Date4/29/1965

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Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Royal Bank of Canada (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Tapestries at New Royal Bank headquarters; Imposing new Ontario headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada on King St. was opened today by Premier Robarts. Above; guests Syd Smyth; left; and Archie Lumsden admire one of two huge tapestries; designed by Canadian artist Franklin Arbuckle and made in Aubusson; France. They signify spring and fall. The 11-storey white marble building is separated from King St. by an open plaza. Government and bank officials attended the opening ceremonies.

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0109467F

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