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Ironworkers from Skyhook are preparing to hoist a weathershield to the antenna of the tower
Ironworkers from Skyhook are preparing to hoist a weathershield to the antenna of the tower

Ironworkers from Skyhook are preparing to hoist a weathershield to the antenna of the tower

Date6/25/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ironworkers from Skyhook are preparing to hoist a weathershield to the antenna of the tower.
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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_0109823F
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