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Boys would rather ride handrails than stand on steps and are likely to become injury statistics

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Boys would rather ride handrails than stand on steps and are likely to become injury statistics

Date7/5/1966

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Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Boys would rather ride handrails than stand on steps and are likely to become injury statistics. Boys; up to 14; were the largest group involved in the 400 escalator accidents reported last year. Running shoes; soft rubber boots are hazards too.

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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_0000057F

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