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Big Crane topples over at Harbor Square
Image shows a crane topped over.

Big Crane topples over at Harbor Square

Date8/18/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Big Crane topples over at Harbor Square. This big pile-driving crane overturned today while carrying a chunk of foundation casing at the site of the new Harbor Square development on the Toronto waterfront near the Island ferry docks. Crane driver Claude Roberge jumped clear of the machine. The crane; owned by the Western Caissons Foundations Contractors; was working on the project being built by Campeau Corporation Ltd.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116102F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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