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Watt's up? Alex Prosser, Canada Life electrician, spends part of his time making sure the 1,500 long-life 40 watt bulbs on the building's weather beac(...)
Watt's up? Alex Prosser, Canada Life electrician, spends part of his time making sure the 1,500 long-life 40 watt bulbs on the building's weather beac(...)

Watt's up? Alex Prosser, Canada Life electrician, spends part of his time making sure the 1,500 long-life 40 watt bulbs on the building's weather beac(...)

Date6/10/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Watt's up? Alex Prosser, Canada Life electrician, spends part of his time making sure the 1,500 long-life 40 watt bulbs on the building's weather beacons are burning brightly. He replaces any duds so Metro can get a clear weather picture.
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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_0110095F
Chandeliers in the main lobby-this one weighs three-quarters of a ton and was built to contain 70 bulbs of 50 watts each-are to be refurbished and hav(...)
Chandeliers in the main lobby-this one weighs three-quarters of a ton and was built to contain 70 bulbs of 50 watts each-are to be refurbished and hav(...)
10/18/1973
Plewman and grandchildren. Left to right, Plewman, Sally Watts, Mrs, W. A. Watts, daughter, Judy Watts and Tony Watts
Plewman and grandchildren. Left to right, Plewman, Sally Watts, Mrs, W. A. Watts, daughter, Judy Watts and Tony Watts
6/1/1951
To L.R. Saunders, secretary-treasurer of Allied Collection Agencies, for remainging unfrffled despite his company's freqent appaearance in the columns of help wanted. Allied agreed to stop dunning Orfeo Avaro for $4.60 when help wanted pointed out that Mrs. Avaro was sure he had never ordered lihgt bulbs by mail and, when they did arrive, had promptly mailed them back. In his next appearance, Mr. Saunders sent $3,71 to the STar Wilson had mistakely overpaid.
To L.R. Saunders, secretary-treasurer of Allied Collection Agencies, for remainging unfrffled despite his company's freqent appaearance in the columns of help wanted. Allied agreed to stop dunning Orfeo Avaro for $4.60 when help wanted pointed out that Mrs. Avaro was sure he had never ordered lihgt bulbs by mail and, when they did arrive, had promptly mailed them back. In his next appearance, Mr. Saunders sent $3,71 to the STar Wilson had mistakely overpaid.
12/21/1979
Light cost: Paul Reesor of Scarborough Public Utilities shows off high efficiency 15 watt compact flourescent bulb (left) and 60 watt incandescent bulb
Light cost: Paul Reesor of Scarborough Public Utilities shows off high efficiency 15 watt compact flourescent bulb (left) and 60 watt incandescent bulb
2/14/1991
Watts from waste, a program to turn 20 per cent of Metro's garbage into electricity, will involve an $11
Watts from waste, a program to turn 20 per cent of Metro's garbage into electricity, will involve an $11
11/22/1973
Petals to honor the fallen, Students of Toronto's Brown and Deer Park Public Schools plant white tulip bulbs in Amsterdam Square yesterday - a sure sign that winter is almost here
Petals to honor the fallen, Students of Toronto's Brown and Deer Park Public Schools plant white tulip bulbs in Amsterdam Square yesterday - a sure sign that winter is almost here
11/3/1992
Trio Testified: Yesterday's witnesses at inquest into death of jockey included Stan Wos, right, his daughter Lisa, 14, top left, and Roy Watts, of Horsemen's Benevolent Association, bottom left
Trio Testified: Yesterday's witnesses at inquest into death of jockey included Stan Wos, right, his daughter Lisa, 14, top left, and Roy Watts, of Horsemen's Benevolent Association, bottom left
5/20/1988
Trio testified: Yesterday's witnesses at inquest into death of jockey included Stan Wos, right, his daughter Lisa, 14, top left, and Roy Watts, of Horsemen's Benevolent Association, bottom left
Trio testified: Yesterday's witnesses at inquest into death of jockey included Stan Wos, right, his daughter Lisa, 14, top left, and Roy Watts, of Horsemen's Benevolent Association, bottom left
5/30/1988
Charlie Watts: Top jazz orchestra that's touring North America is his 'hobby'
Charlie Watts: Top jazz orchestra that's touring North America is his 'hobby'
12/6/1986
Shovelling out: With a little help from son Brian, 3, Malcolm Watts of Alliston clears his driveway today after an overnight 30-centimetre snowfall
Shovelling out: With a little help from son Brian, 3, Malcolm Watts of Alliston clears his driveway today after an overnight 30-centimetre snowfall
10/12/1988
Brampton firefighters Bill Watts and Mike Prong are suited up to handle emergencies with Peel's new hazardous materials truck. Brampton, Ontario
Brampton firefighters Bill Watts and Mike Prong are suited up to handle emergencies with Peel's new hazardous materials truck. Brampton, Ontario
7/8/1991
The quiet life: Dallas Bader stands in front of his tepee-shaped cabin beside the beaver meadow. Inside, this modern-day Thoreau spends a lot of his time studying botany.
The quiet life: Dallas Bader stands in front of his tepee-shaped cabin beside the beaver meadow. Inside, this modern-day Thoreau spends a lot of his time studying botany.
1/17/1985