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The view from the bottom shows a crane lifting 238,000 pounds of foundation steel into position
The view from the bottom shows a crane lifting 238,000 pounds of foundation steel into position

The view from the bottom shows a crane lifting 238,000 pounds of foundation steel into position

Date1/9/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: The view from the bottom shows a crane lifting 238;000 pounds of foundation steel into position. The main steel foundation supports upright steel. Workmen at site between Bay and York Sts. are preparing columns for main tower erection Feb. 1.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0005163F
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