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Mission accomplished: Dome architect Rod Robbie, centre, toasts the opening with partners Michael Allen, left, and Bill Neish at last night's gala at the $500 million stadium
Mission accomplished: Dome architect Rod Robbie, centre, toasts the opening with partners Michael Allen, left, and Bill Neish at last night's gala at the $500 million stadium

Mission accomplished: Dome architect Rod Robbie, centre, toasts the opening with partners Michael Allen, left, and Bill Neish at last night's gala at the $500 million stadium

Date6/3/1989
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  • Mission accomplished: Dome architect Rod Robbie, centre, toasts the opening with partners Michael Allen, left, and Bill Neish at last night's gala at the $500 million stadium.
  • Mission accomplished: Dome architect Rod Robbie, centre, toasts the opening with partners Michael Allen, left, and Bill Neish at last night's gala at the $500 million stadium
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mission accomplished: Dome architect Rod Robbie, centre, toasts the opening with partners Michael Allen, left, and Bill Neish at last night's gala at the $500 million stadium.
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