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Test site: Alfred Neumann, president of Condecor Products in Acton, checks data in test shack insulated with Tectonic.
Test site: Alfred Neumann, president of Condecor Products in Acton, checks data in test shack insulated with Tectonic.

Test site: Alfred Neumann, president of Condecor Products in Acton, checks data in test shack insulated with Tectonic.

Date3/31/1981
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0131490F
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