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One of Metro's three giant snow melters, not seen for a couple of winters, works overnight on Bloor St
One of Metro's three giant snow melters, not seen for a couple of winters, works overnight on Bloor St

One of Metro's three giant snow melters, not seen for a couple of winters, works overnight on Bloor St

Date2/29/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: One of Metro's three giant snow melters; not seen for a couple of winters; works overnight on Bloor St. W. east of Keele St.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0015578F
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      1846
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