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The newest in fire trucks. Wearing a fire chief's helmet, Mayor William Dennison joins Fire Chief C. E. Chambers in examining a new pumper truck at Fi(...)
The newest in fire trucks. Wearing a fire chief's helmet, Mayor William Dennison joins Fire Chief C. E. Chambers in examining a new pumper truck at Fi(...)

The newest in fire trucks. Wearing a fire chief's helmet, Mayor William Dennison joins Fire Chief C. E. Chambers in examining a new pumper truck at Fi(...)

Date8/19/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: The newest in fire trucks. Wearing a fire chief's helmet, Mayor William Dennison joins Fire Chief C. E. Chambers in examining a new pumper truck at Fire Station No. 5, at Front and Princess Sts., officially opened yesterday with the mayor cutting the ribbon.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0037195F
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