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Human fly climbs CN Tower
Human fly climbs CN Tower

Human fly climbs CN Tower

Date6/26/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: Human fly climbs CN Tower: Dan Goodwin, a 31-year-old Californian, hauls himself up the window frames of the CN Tower's southeast elevator shaft today on his way to becoming the first person to climb the tower?on the outside. His destination was the observation deck.
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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_0050814F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Railway Lands
Province or state:Ontario
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