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Tapestries at New Royal Bank headquarters, Imposing new Ontario headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada on King St
Tapestries at New Royal Bank headquarters, Imposing new Ontario headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada on King St

Tapestries at New Royal Bank headquarters, Imposing new Ontario headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada on King St

Date4/29/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: Tapestries at New Royal Bank headquarters; Imposing new Ontario headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada on King St. was opened today by Premier Robarts. Above; guests Syd Smyth; left; and Archie Lumsden admire one of two huge tapestries; designed by Canadian artist Franklin Arbuckle and made in Aubusson; France. They signify spring and fall. The 11-storey white marble building is separated from King St. by an open plaza. Government and bank officials attended the opening ceremonies.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0109467F
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