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Chandeliers in the main lobby-this one weighs three-quarters of a ton and was built to contain 70 bulbs of 50 watts each-are to be refurbished and hav(...)
Chandeliers in the main lobby-this one weighs three-quarters of a ton and was built to contain 70 bulbs of 50 watts each-are to be refurbished and hav(...)

Chandeliers in the main lobby-this one weighs three-quarters of a ton and was built to contain 70 bulbs of 50 watts each-are to be refurbished and hav(...)

Date10/18/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Chandeliers in the main lobby-this one weighs three-quarters of a ton and was built to contain 70 bulbs of 50 watts each-are to be refurbished and have bulbs added to give extra light. Electrician Franz Dietz works on one.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0109422F
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