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The waterfront will be off-limits to swimmers once again this summer because of high pollution levels
The waterfront will be off-limits to swimmers once again this summer because of high pollution levels

The waterfront will be off-limits to swimmers once again this summer because of high pollution levels

Date7/25/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: The waterfront will be off-limits to swimmers once again this summer because of high pollution levels.
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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_0011020F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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