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South end of the SkyDome's retractable roof (at right) was moved for the first time last night, as a few workers and dome officials watched
South end of the SkyDome's retractable roof (at right) was moved for the first time last night, as a few workers and dome officials watched

South end of the SkyDome's retractable roof (at right) was moved for the first time last night, as a few workers and dome officials watched

Date1/9/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: South end of the SkyDome's retractable roof (at right) was moved for the first time last night; as a few workers and dome officials watched.
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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_0098158F
Dome's roof raised sky high. Workers and cranes position a huge steel truss into place as installation of the SkyDome's retractable roof began yesterd(...)
Dome's roof raised sky high. Workers and cranes position a huge steel truss into place as installation of the SkyDome's retractable roof began yesterd(...)
11/19/1987
June 3: SkyDome, the world's first retractable roof, opened
June 3: SkyDome, the world's first retractable roof, opened
8/6/1989
Taking shape: The first of three roof panels to be moved covers the south end of SkyDome, following a successful and unexpectedly quiet trip from the north end yesterday
Taking shape: The first of three roof panels to be moved covers the south end of SkyDome, following a successful and unexpectedly quiet trip from the north end yesterday
1/10/1989
ing and the CN Tower form a unit, male and female, obelisk and sphere, explains SkyDome's chief architect Rod Robbi [Incomplete]
ing and the CN Tower form a unit, male and female, obelisk and sphere, explains SkyDome's chief architect Rod Robbi [Incomplete]
5/8/1989
Oh no, it leaks: Umbrellas come in handy last night at the SkyDome opening, when roof leaked even before it was opened to a drenching rain
Oh no, it leaks: Umbrellas come in handy last night at the SkyDome opening, when roof leaked even before it was opened to a drenching rain
6/4/1989
Dome Greenery: Workers plant new trees at the stadium
Dome Greenery: Workers plant new trees at the stadium
5/29/1989
Workers prepare the SkyDome field yesterday for the Blue Jays home opener, at 7
Workers prepare the SkyDome field yesterday for the Blue Jays home opener, at 7
4/9/1990
Nov. '88. The SkyDome begins to take shape, left, its mass dwarfing and shading workers
Nov. '88. The SkyDome begins to take shape, left, its mass dwarfing and shading workers
11/30/1988
Dwarfed by several oversized baseball fans, a couple of SkyDome construction workers look over the downtown scene while taking a coffee break on the g(...)
Dwarfed by several oversized baseball fans, a couple of SkyDome construction workers look over the downtown scene while taking a coffee break on the g(...)
5/3/1989
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
3/30/1989
Sign-hoisters' day: Many of the 46,120 fans at the last Blue Jays game at Exhibition Stadium (officials hope) had their own way of saying goodbye, including this one
Sign-hoisters' day: Many of the 46,120 fans at the last Blue Jays game at Exhibition Stadium (officials hope) had their own way of saying goodbye, including this one
5/28/1989
The official opening of the dome ushered in a new ear for the followers of sports in Toronto
The official opening of the dome ushered in a new ear for the followers of sports in Toronto
7/20/1989