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Tour Montparnasse, the tallest office building in Europe, juts
Tour Montparnasse, the tallest office building in Europe, juts

Tour Montparnasse, the tallest office building in Europe, juts

Date1/16/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Tour Montparnasse; the tallest office building in Europe; juts. skyward from amidst the old buildings of Paris; adding a modern look to the skyline. Parisians aren't happy about it; but the tower and adjacent structures have brought a new lustre to an old neighborhood.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117230F
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