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Lorne Lelbel, president of Canada Homes, sits atop his canada Homes Challenger at the International Centre.
Lorne Lelbel, president of Canada Homes, sits atop his canada Homes Challenger at the International Centre.

Lorne Lelbel, president of Canada Homes, sits atop his canada Homes Challenger at the International Centre.

Date3/28/1988
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0129346F
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