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The Banana belt express supplies Jamaica visitors with a ride to remember

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The Banana belt express supplies Jamaica visitors with a ride to remember

Date11/12/1969

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Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The Banana belt express supplies Jamaica visitors with a ride to remember. It climbs up through the mountains from Montego Bay to Kingston; stopping at Anchovy; Maggotty and Bushy Park among others. Jamaicans are on hand at stops to sell goods. They'll even measure you for a dress on way up and deliver it on way back.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117705F

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