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When I was a lad, it was steam

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When I was a lad, it was steam

Date4/20/1978

Names

Davis, William G. (subject)

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: When I was a lad, it was steam...After officially setting the wheels in motion for GO Transit's new Richmond Hill rail service - which starts today - Premier William Davis chats with a couple of railroad buffs. Christopher Federico, 4, and his brother, Al

Subject

Politics and government

Prime ministers

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0042481F

Country:Canada

Province or state:Ontario

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