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Bellman puts his feet up: Bill Bilecki, bellman at Royal York hotel for 45 years, is wheeled out of the hotel by bell captain Gerry Lockman after a send-off from friends and co-workers.
Bellman puts his feet up: Bill Bilecki, bellman at Royal York hotel for 45 years, is wheeled out of the hotel by bell captain Gerry Lockman after a send-off from friends and co-workers.

Bellman puts his feet up: Bill Bilecki, bellman at Royal York hotel for 45 years, is wheeled out of the hotel by bell captain Gerry Lockman after a send-off from friends and co-workers.

Date3/7/1986
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0125435F
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