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Six carloads of Canadiana, The Confederation Train rolled into Toronto today and a crowd of 1,000 was on hand behind the Coliseum building at Exhibiti(...)
Six carloads of Canadiana, The Confederation Train rolled into Toronto today and a crowd of 1,000 was on hand behind the Coliseum building at Exhibiti(...)

Six carloads of Canadiana, The Confederation Train rolled into Toronto today and a crowd of 1,000 was on hand behind the Coliseum building at Exhibiti(...)

Date7/29/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Six carloads of Canadiana; The Confederation Train rolled into Toronto today and a crowd of 1;000 was on hand behind the Coliseum building at Exhibition Park to see Mayor Dennison officially open its 24-day visit. The six cars of the train tell the history of Canada with models; sound effects artifacts and photos. Open daily 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; the train will stay at Exhibition until Wednesday; then move to other city locations.
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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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_0004377F
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