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The CN Tower, Toronto’s world-renowned landmark, took over 8 years to build from 1968 to 1976. Using slip-form construction whereby concrete was poured into molds that gradually build upon itself, the building stands at 553.3 metres tall.

1976

The CN Tower Opens

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