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Below, looking up, Metro dignitaries watch as teh final piece of structural steel is raised to the roof of the 784-foot-high tower of Commerce Court y(...)
Below, looking up, Metro dignitaries watch as teh final piece of structural steel is raised to the roof of the 784-foot-high tower of Commerce Court y(...)

Below, looking up, Metro dignitaries watch as teh final piece of structural steel is raised to the roof of the 784-foot-high tower of Commerce Court y(...)

Date4/16/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Below; looking up; Metro dignitaries watch as teh final piece of structural steel is raised to the roof of the 784-foot-high tower of Commerce Court yesterday during topping-off ceremonies. The last beam to be hoisted into place was autographed by Ontario's Provincial Treasurer Darcy McKeough; Toronto Mayor William Dennison; Metro officials; and officers of bank and construction company.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0109885F
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