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The SkyDome site's west side was awarming with workers today after city council gave a two-day reprieve for completion
The SkyDome site's west side was awarming with workers today after city council gave a two-day reprieve for completion

The SkyDome site's west side was awarming with workers today after city council gave a two-day reprieve for completion

Date3/30/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: The SkyDome site's west side was awarming with workers today after city council gave a two-day reprieve for completion
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0098156F
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