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Controversial piece: The hulking bronze sculpture of The Archer caused a public furor when it was brought to grace the square outside Toronto City Hall at taxpayers' expense
Controversial piece: The hulking bronze sculpture of The Archer caused a public furor when it was brought to grace the square outside Toronto City Hall at taxpayers' expense

Controversial piece: The hulking bronze sculpture of The Archer caused a public furor when it was brought to grace the square outside Toronto City Hall at taxpayers' expense

Date8/31/1986
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  • Controversial piece: The hulking bronze sculpture of The Archer caused a public furor when it was brought to grace the square outside Toronto City Hall at taxpayers' expense
  • Controversial piece: The hulking bronze sculpture of The Archer caused a public furor when it was brought to grace the square outside Toronto City Hall at taxpayers' expense.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Controversial piece: The hulking bronze sculpture of The Archer caused a public furor when it was brought to grace the square outside Toronto City Hall at taxpayers' expense.
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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_0104328F
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