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Lowering away. A 5,000-pound cast metal light dome is lowered into place atop the Centre Island lighthouse built in 1808 and now being restored as a historic landmark
Lowering away. A 5,000-pound cast metal light dome is lowered into place atop the Centre Island lighthouse built in 1808 and now being restored as a historic landmark

Lowering away. A 5,000-pound cast metal light dome is lowered into place atop the Centre Island lighthouse built in 1808 and now being restored as a historic landmark

Date17 May 1962
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Original Toronto Star caption: Lowering away. A 5;000-pound cast metal light dome is lowered into place atop the Centre Island lighthouse built in 1808 and now being restored as a historic landmark.
Also known as Gibraltar Lighthouse. 
GeographyBuilding Monument ParkCentre Island
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto Islands
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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Photographs
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberTSPA_0113863F