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The Calgary Tower has been a defining part of the city’s skyline since construction began in 1967. The tower opened in June 1968, meaning it turns 50 this month. (To read more about the tower’s birthday check out Stephanie Babych’s story in the Herald here and Val Fortney’s column.)

A comb through the Herald photo archives revealed memorable photos of construction of the tower — then named the Husky Tower — from five decades ago. Some of the pictures haven’t seen the light of day for 50 years.

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