Little Trinity Church bell rings out the last moments of 1971, tolled by Toronto Fire Chief Charles Chambers

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Little Trinity Church bell rings out the last moments of 1971, tolled by Toronto Fire Chief Charles Chambers

Date12/31/1971

Names

Chambers, Charlie (subject)

Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Little Trinity Church bell rings out the last moments of 1971, tolled by Toronto Fire Chief Charles Chambers. He, and late father, tolled bell for 63 years.

Subject

Fire chiefs

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0037199F

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