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A 10-ton cross towers high above the site of the papal Mass at Downsview
A 10-ton cross towers high above the site of the papal Mass at Downsview

A 10-ton cross towers high above the site of the papal Mass at Downsview

Date8/21/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: A 10-ton cross towers high above the site of the papal Mass at Downsview. Lights at the top will warn off passing aircraft
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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_0074253F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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