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A giant needle stretching 1,800 feet above ground to dominate the skyline of Toronto
A giant needle stretching 1,800 feet above ground to dominate the skyline of Toronto

A giant needle stretching 1,800 feet above ground to dominate the skyline of Toronto

Date12/26/1974
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  • A giant needle stretching 1,800 feet above ground to dominate the skyline of Toronto
  • A giant needle stretching 1;800 feet above ground to dominate the skyline of Toronto
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Original Toronto Star caption: A giant needle stretching 1;800 feet above ground to dominate the skyline of Toronto
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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_0109804F
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