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A Bosun's Chair ? just enough to seat him ? is all that supports Bill O'Connel as he works on St
A Bosun's Chair ? just enough to seat him ? is all that supports Bill O'Connel as he works on St

A Bosun's Chair ? just enough to seat him ? is all that supports Bill O'Connel as he works on St

Date8/16/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: A Bosun's Chair ? just enough to seat him ? is all that supports Bill O'Connel as he works on St. Michael's spire. Wooden ladder was built to top of spire and a block-and-tackle attached to the cross supports the workers' chairs.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111108F
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Our Lady of Lourdes Church, built in 1886 at the north of Sherbourne St
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