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McWhirter at CN Tower

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McWhirter at CN Tower

Date11/3/1977

Names

Lennon, Frank (photographer)

McWhirter, Norris, 1925-2004 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: McWhirter at CN Tower: Exactly 1,821 ft. 7 inches tall

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Photographs

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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_0067895F

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