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Hancock Tower dedication

Description: Dedication ceremony of John Hancock glass tower, in lobby. General James M. Gavin is introduced and addresses the audience. Gavin and other speakers talk about the history of the building project. Thomas O'Neill and Kevin White are also on stage. Unveiling of massive reproduction of Declaration of Independence on wall of lobby. English High School chorus sings patriotic songs. Hundreds of guests crowded in lobby.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/15/1976

High shots of Boston

Description: High, wide, long shots of Boston environs from observation deck of Hancock Tower. Nearly aerial views of South End, Charles River, Boston Harbor, State House, and orange line T moving along elevated tracks.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/10/1976

John Hancock Tower Dedication, pt. 1

Description: Reporter standup in front of the John Hancock Tower. Some clips of the dedication ceremony including Governor Francis Sargent speaking and a choir singing "America the Beautiful." Shots of the city from the upper levels of the John Hancock Tower. Sound. This in 1 of 2 reels.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/29/1976

John Hancock Tower Dedication, pt. 2

Description: Exterior shots of John Hancock Tower. Some footage of the seated crowd, Governor Michael Dukakis speaking, and another speaker. Ribbon cutting ceremony with choir singing "America the Beautiful in the background and ends with a zoom into the John Hancock signature on a large stone replica of the Declaration of Independence. Sound, heavy popping on the soundtrack. This is 2 of 2 reels.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/29/1976