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Legislative chamber chandeliers weigh 1,000 pounds each, are lowered by hand windlass
Legislative chamber chandeliers weigh 1,000 pounds each, are lowered by hand windlass

Legislative chamber chandeliers weigh 1,000 pounds each, are lowered by hand windlass

Date11/21/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Legislative chamber chandeliers weigh 1;000 pounds each; are lowered by hand windlass.
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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_0110405F
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