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Tall Cracking tower at Clarkson refinery of B

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Tall Cracking tower at Clarkson refinery of B

Date5/22/1945

Names

British American Oil (subject)

James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Tall Cracking tower at Clarkson refinery of B.A. Oil Ltd. Note size of man at top

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Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0106214F

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