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King Edward's mount arrives. Workmen start uncrating horse section of the 3-ton equestrian statue of King Edward VII, for mounting on a concrete base (...)
King Edward's mount arrives. Workmen start uncrating horse section of the 3-ton equestrian statue of King Edward VII, for mounting on a concrete base (...)

King Edward's mount arrives. Workmen start uncrating horse section of the 3-ton equestrian statue of King Edward VII, for mounting on a concrete base (...)

Date5/20/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: King Edward's mount arrives. Workmen start uncrating horse section of the 3-ton equestrian statue of King Edward VII; for mounting on a concrete base in Queen's Park today. Other crates include the horse's head and the figure of the King. The statue was purchased in India and presented as a gift to the city by insurance executive Harry Jackman. City has expected to pay $25;000 to build the base; but Parks Commissioner Ivan Forrest said his department had been able to do it for only $13;000. Statue will be unveiled on May 24; birthday of King Edward's mother; Queen Victoria.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114367F