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High Noon for 3 months, Installed in 1901 at a cost of $19,750 in city's highest clock tower at 300 feet, clock at old city hall will again undergo major repairs and restoration
High Noon for 3 months, Installed in 1901 at a cost of $19,750 in city's highest clock tower at 300 feet, clock at old city hall will again undergo major repairs and restoration

High Noon for 3 months, Installed in 1901 at a cost of $19,750 in city's highest clock tower at 300 feet, clock at old city hall will again undergo major repairs and restoration

Date12/20/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: High Noon for 3 months; Installed in 1901 at a cost of $19;750 in city's highest clock tower at 300 feet; clock at old city hall will again undergo major repairs and restoration.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111386F
More than 200 feet up, Benito Cortese restores stonework on old city hall clock tower while 20-foot of 79-year-old clock are being reglazed by special(...)
More than 200 feet up, Benito Cortese restores stonework on old city hall clock tower while 20-foot of 79-year-old clock are being reglazed by special(...)
8/21/1978
This clock has an extra face, Metro Property Department worker George Thompson (arrow) peers from the clock tower of old city hall
This clock has an extra face, Metro Property Department worker George Thompson (arrow) peers from the clock tower of old city hall
3/10/1969
The curving towers of Toronto's new city hall seem about to envelop the clock tower of the old building in this unusual view from the 17th floor of th(...)
The curving towers of Toronto's new city hall seem about to envelop the clock tower of the old building in this unusual view from the 17th floor of th(...)
9/16/1964
View from 'Inside Clock' this is view of downtown Toronto from inside the clock in the clock tower of old City Hall, the photographer tell us. Just be(...)
View from 'Inside Clock' this is view of downtown Toronto from inside the clock in the clock tower of old City Hall, the photographer tell us. Just be(...)
8/21/1978
Timely move: Frank Dromi of Oakville, a mechanical engineer, spent three months designing the Man Clock in the Great Hall of Trilium Terminal 3.
Timely move: Frank Dromi of Oakville, a mechanical engineer, spent three months designing the Man Clock in the Great Hall of Trilium Terminal 3.
2/27/1991
Having time of his life: George Thompson, who retires tomorrow, checks old city hall's giant clock. It's reflected in nearby Eaton tower.
Having time of his life: George Thompson, who retires tomorrow, checks old city hall's giant clock. It's reflected in nearby Eaton tower.
6/27/1990
Last ding-dong: Maintenance men Manuel Machado, left, and George Thompson are dwarfed by a giant bell in the clock at old city hall
Last ding-dong: Maintenance men Manuel Machado, left, and George Thompson are dwarfed by a giant bell in the clock at old city hall
6/7/1983
It will always be 12 O'Clock, Dennis McTernan of the Metro property department, peering out of a hole below the old city hall clock, isn't looking for(...)
It will always be 12 O'Clock, Dennis McTernan of the Metro property department, peering out of a hole below the old city hall clock, isn't looking for(...)
4/25/1972
Time marches on for clock towers, Grandfather of Toronto clock towers is the one at St
Time marches on for clock towers, Grandfather of Toronto clock towers is the one at St
12/13/1972
Souvenir of Toronto City Hall Clock. Toronto, Ont.
Souvenir of Toronto City Hall Clock. Toronto, Ont.
1899
Lumber for repairs needed totals 26,640 feet of 12-inch planking and 350 six-by-six timbers
Lumber for repairs needed totals 26,640 feet of 12-inch planking and 350 six-by-six timbers
9/21/1945
Signs of summer: Roads will be restricted all over Metro in the warmer months ahead as work crews carry out a massive $26 million in repairs and improvements
Signs of summer: Roads will be restricted all over Metro in the warmer months ahead as work crews carry out a massive $26 million in repairs and improvements
4/18/1985