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A huge Canadian flag is put together on centre field of the new Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton during opening day rehearsal
A huge Canadian flag is put together on centre field of the new Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton during opening day rehearsal

A huge Canadian flag is put together on centre field of the new Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton during opening day rehearsal

Date7/30/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: A huge Canadian flag is put together on centre field of the new Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton during opening day rehearsal.
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GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0092454F
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