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Wearing protective mask, Nick Muia of Dominion Insulation sprays rock wool insulation in the attic of a house on Saskatoon Dr., Etobicoke. Muia's olde(...)

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Wearing protective mask, Nick Muia of Dominion Insulation sprays rock wool insulation in the attic of a house on Saskatoon Dr., Etobicoke. Muia's olde(...)

Date11/1/1977

Names

Bull, Ron (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

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Original Toronto Star caption: Wearing protective mask; Nick Muia of Dominion Insulation sprays rock wool insulation in the attic of a house on Saskatoon Dr.; Etobicoke. Muia's older brother Vincent founded Dominion Insulation two years ago but has tripled the company's staff in the past year to cope with the demand from homeowners determined to save on fuel bills.

Subject

Insulation (Heat)

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Photographs

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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_0009003F

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