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June 3: SkyDome, the world's first retractable roof, opened

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June 3: SkyDome, the world's first retractable roof, opened

Date8/6/1989

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Cooper, David (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: June 3: SkyDome; the world's first retractable roof; opened.

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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_0098167F

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South end of the SkyDome's retractable roof (at right) was moved for the first time last night, as a few workers and dome officials watched

South end of the SkyDome's retractable roof (at right) was moved for the first time last night, as a few workers and dome officials watched

1/9/1989

Dome's roof raised sky high. Workers and cranes position a huge steel truss into place as installation of the SkyDome's retractable roof began yesterd(...)

Dome's roof raised sky high. Workers and cranes position a huge steel truss into place as installation of the SkyDome's retractable roof began yesterd(...)

11/19/1987

Oh no, it leaks: Umbrellas come in handy last night at the SkyDome opening, when roof leaked even before it was opened to a drenching rain

Oh no, it leaks: Umbrellas come in handy last night at the SkyDome opening, when roof leaked even before it was opened to a drenching rain

6/4/1989

Taking shape: The first of three roof panels to be moved covers the south end of SkyDome, following a successful and unexpectedly quiet trip from the north end yesterday

Taking shape: The first of three roof panels to be moved covers the south end of SkyDome, following a successful and unexpectedly quiet trip from the north end yesterday

1/10/1989

Concrete pours at Skydome: Truck operator Havey Stevenson pours fresh concrete from his mixer into a bucket at the downtown SkyDome site today, the first since May 9

Concrete pours at Skydome: Truck operator Havey Stevenson pours fresh concrete from his mixer into a bucket at the downtown SkyDome site today, the first since May 9

6/24/1988

Hot spot: The track and field world will converge on the SkyDome starting Friday, when the world indoor championships begin in earnest

Hot spot: The track and field world will converge on the SkyDome starting Friday, when the world indoor championships begin in earnest

3/9/1993

SkyDOme taking shape. Tiers of seating sections and stairs can be seen (above) at the north end of the SkyDome site while a view from the CN Tower (le(...)

SkyDOme taking shape. Tiers of seating sections and stairs can be seen (above) at the north end of the SkyDome site while a view from the CN Tower (le(...)

9/1/1987

Roof takes limelight

Roof takes limelight

4/20/1987

Raising the roof

Raising the roof

8/4/1983

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Sports - Stadiums - Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Skydome (1993-)

6/19/1991

Sports - Stadiums - Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Skydome (1993-)

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Nov. '88. The SkyDome begins to take shape, left, its mass dwarfing and shading workers

Nov. '88. The SkyDome begins to take shape, left, its mass dwarfing and shading workers

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