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The Bulova Watch Tower at the Canadian National Exhibition has been closed indefinitely after 16 persons were trapped in the elevator last night for 4(...)
The Bulova Watch Tower at the Canadian National Exhibition has been closed indefinitely after 16 persons were trapped in the elevator last night for 4(...)

The Bulova Watch Tower at the Canadian National Exhibition has been closed indefinitely after 16 persons were trapped in the elevator last night for 4(...)

Date4/4/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Bulova Watch Tower at the Canadian National Exhibition has been closed indefinitely after 16 persons were trapped in the elevator last night for 45 minutes in 100-degree heat. It was third time the elevator jammed.
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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_0111987F
Dismantling Bulova Tower
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n.d.
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