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Locals discuss the St. Lawrence Seaway project at Morrisburg, Ont.
Locals discuss the St. Lawrence Seaway project at Morrisburg, Ont.

Locals discuss the St. Lawrence Seaway project at Morrisburg, Ont.

Date5/19/1952
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTS-2-126-GO-170
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