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Giant cranes are ready to lift a section of the road on to the concrete columns
Giant cranes are ready to lift a section of the road on to the concrete columns

Giant cranes are ready to lift a section of the road on to the concrete columns

Date9/28/1957
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  • Giant cranes are ready to lift a section of the road on to the concrete columns.
  • Giant cranes are ready to lift a section of the road on to the concrete columns
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Original Toronto Star caption: One sixth of the surface has been laid, and before workmen lay down their tools for the winter, the remainder of the steel supports should be in place, said the engineer.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTS-2-124-GO-295
GeographyCountryCanada
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GeographyCity, town, twpBurlington
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GeographyProvince or StateOntario
GeographyRegion or DistrictHalton Region
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