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Making snow go so traffic can flow is the job of this team of man and truck
Making snow go so traffic can flow is the job of this team of man and truck

Making snow go so traffic can flow is the job of this team of man and truck

Date2/15/1962
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Original Toronto Star caption: Making snow go so traffic can flow is the job of this team of man and truck. Top photo shows even snow removal equipment can get bogged down.
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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_0019692F
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