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A Solemn crew are these giant statues, standing at the base of the quarry where they were carved
A Solemn crew are these giant statues, standing at the base of the quarry where they were carved

A Solemn crew are these giant statues, standing at the base of the quarry where they were carved

Date1/20/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: A Solemn crew are these giant statues; standing at the base of the quarry where they were carved. Once completed; they were buried to the chest awaiting transport to the sea. But then everything stopped and they stayed there waiting.
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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_0116897F
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