This gate lifter is the largest floating or fixed crane in existence

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This gate lifter is the largest floating or fixed crane in existence

Date7/22/1931

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: This gate lifter is the largest floating or fixed crane in existence. Electrical control and equipment was installed by the Canadian Westinghouse. It is stationed at Port Weller in a special lock. The Collingwood Ship yards built it at a cost exceeding $1,000,000 [Incomplete]

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0108542F

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