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The traditional Bank of Commerce tower is open again for banking business-in the grand, old style, complete with beautiful high-ceilinged main banking(...)
The traditional Bank of Commerce tower is open again for banking business-in the grand, old style, complete with beautiful high-ceilinged main banking(...)

The traditional Bank of Commerce tower is open again for banking business-in the grand, old style, complete with beautiful high-ceilinged main banking(...)

Date10/28/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The traditional Bank of Commerce tower is open again for banking business-in the grand; old style; complete with beautiful high-ceilinged main banking hall; shown above. The ceiling gets more valuable by the day; It's painted with 715 ounces of gold leaf. Chippendale furniture; crimson carpets recall old days.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0109415F
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      Published by the author
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