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The most highly visible landmark in downtown Toronto, the CN Tower casts a giant shadow over city streets and buildings
The most highly visible landmark in downtown Toronto, the CN Tower casts a giant shadow over city streets and buildings

The most highly visible landmark in downtown Toronto, the CN Tower casts a giant shadow over city streets and buildings

Date11/25/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The most highly visible landmark in downtown Toronto; the CN Tower casts a giant shadow over city streets and buildings. When completed late next year; the 1;800-foot tower will be tallest free-standing structure in the world.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0109785F
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