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Coming 'round the tower: As the Goodyear blimp floated over Metro yesterday on its promotional tour, thousands of citizens craned their necks and traffic was brought to a standstill
Coming 'round the tower: As the Goodyear blimp floated over Metro yesterday on its promotional tour, thousands of citizens craned their necks and traffic was brought to a standstill

Coming 'round the tower: As the Goodyear blimp floated over Metro yesterday on its promotional tour, thousands of citizens craned their necks and traffic was brought to a standstill

Date5/30/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Coming 'round the tower: As the Goodyear blimp floated over Metro yesterday on its promotional tour, thousands of citizens craned their necks and traffic was brought to a standstill.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0003299F
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