A Solemn crew are these giant statues, standing at the base of the quarry where they were carved

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A Solemn crew are these giant statues, standing at the base of the quarry where they were carved

Date1/20/1970

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Bryant, George (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A Solemn crew are these giant statues; standing at the base of the quarry where they were carved. Once completed; they were buried to the chest awaiting transport to the sea. But then everything stopped and they stayed there waiting.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116897F

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