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One of the two city tugs that buck the floating ice
One of the two city tugs that buck the floating ice

One of the two city tugs that buck the floating ice

Date7 February 1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: One of the two city tugs that buck the floating ice; R. B. Geary; crosses several times a day; but many islanders find it more convenient to walk.
Headline reads: Toronto Island residents ignore danger signals to cross bay ice. 
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112262F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Toronto Islands
Province or state:Ontario
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This is one of the tugs which operate through ice in Toronto bay, taking island residents to and from city during winter months
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