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Idle chimneys such as these have become more frequent, as the past year recorded the highest loss of jobs in any 10 years since 1929
Idle chimneys such as these have become more frequent, as the past year recorded the highest loss of jobs in any 10 years since 1929

Idle chimneys such as these have become more frequent, as the past year recorded the highest loss of jobs in any 10 years since 1929

Date8/21/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Idle chimneys such as these have become more frequent; as the past year recorded the highest loss of jobs in any 10 years since 1929.
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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_0010929F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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