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Asbestos worker Russ Wise installs insulation in penthouse-located heating system
Asbestos worker Russ Wise installs insulation in penthouse-located heating system

Asbestos worker Russ Wise installs insulation in penthouse-located heating system

Date1/26/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Asbestos worker Russ Wise installs insulation in penthouse-located heating system. Building has been designed to accomodate physically handicapped.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0113978F
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