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Construction of the federal government's office building in North York is under way, with three huge cranes towering over the site. Two levels of park(...)
Construction of the federal government's office building in North York is under way, with three huge cranes towering over the site. Two levels of park(...)

Construction of the federal government's office building in North York is under way, with three huge cranes towering over the site. Two levels of park(...)

Date12/30/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Construction of the federal government's office building in North York is under way; with three huge cranes towering over the site. Two levels of parking underground have been built and work is under way on the second floor. It is expected to be completed on schedule; in October; 1977; and occupied soon after.
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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_0106990F
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