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Model of Canada's first steam train, dating from 1853, was Niagara Falls' float in Saturday's parade
Model of Canada's first steam train, dating from 1853, was Niagara Falls' float in Saturday's parade

Model of Canada's first steam train, dating from 1853, was Niagara Falls' float in Saturday's parade

Date10/28/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Model of Canada's first steam train; dating from 1853; was Niagara Falls' float in Saturday's parade. There were 25 floats and 28 marching bands.
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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_0010624F
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The jolly old guy himself takes a breather after checking out the floats for this year's 82nd annual Santa Claus parade through downtown Toronto. He'l(...)
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