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Helicopter Olga transporting the first piece of the television antenna.
Helicopter Olga transporting the first piece of the television antenna.

Helicopter Olga transporting the first piece of the television antenna.

Date3/10/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Graham Bezant. One of the most dramatic shots of the tower was taken at the topping off of the concrete at Sky Deck level. Bezant shot from a small bucket; suspended out in space from the construction crane. Insert shows helicopter Olga trasnporting the first piece of the television antenna.
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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_0109839F
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