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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

This clock has an extra face, Metro Property Department worker George Thompson (arrow) peers from the clock tower of old city hall

Date3/10/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: This clock has an extra face; Metro Property Department worker George Thompson (arrow) peers from the clock tower of old city hall.
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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_0111381F
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
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
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
12/20/1976
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
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
A special character: Wim Pattenden peers through the pendulum box of an unfinished clock
A special character: Wim Pattenden peers through the pendulum box of an unfinished clock
8/20/1981
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
Mary Saunderson peers out from her 36-foot sloop Omega Answer, which has a plastic cover over the cockpit to give extra space and to keep the heat in during the winter
Mary Saunderson peers out from her 36-foot sloop Omega Answer, which has a plastic cover over the cockpit to give extra space and to keep the heat in during the winter
n.d.
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
Revolving Restaurant. There will be two elevated floors. Arrows showing entrance from elevator and this floor will be standing still. Lower part (between dotted lines) will revolve very slowly around the clock. ... Peggy Price is looking on the model
Revolving Restaurant. There will be two elevated floors. Arrows showing entrance from elevator and this floor will be standing still. Lower part (between dotted lines) will revolve very slowly around the clock. ... Peggy Price is looking on the model
1974
CITY HALL (1899-1965), clock tower
CITY HALL (1899-1965), clock tower
1910