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The mouse that soared is high on Metro

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The mouse that soared is high on Metro

Date1/15/1987

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Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The mouse that soared is high on Metro. The 10-storey 'Earforce One' hot air balloon; shaped like Mickey Mouse; begins to rise over Harbourfront yesterday as part of the Bay's week-long salute to Walt Disney world. The salute ends tomorrow with special shows at the Bloor-Yonge store. Disney characters have visited the Bloorview Children's Hospital; Hospital for Sick Children and Children's Zoological Centre.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003369F

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