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1107:Skyscrapers
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970:The Avenues
581:Hart Bridge
309:Edward Ball
220:May 9, 1973
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136:Coordinates
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1418:Hanna Park
1062:Marabanong
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544:structures
418:2008-08-14
356:References
339:Yacht Club
273:Nenemoosha
148:81°38′26″W
145:30°14′54″N
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671:UNF Arena
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