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Brunner Mond plant, shown here, cost millions of dollars to build
Brunner Mond plant, shown here, cost millions of dollars to build

Brunner Mond plant, shown here, cost millions of dollars to build

Date10/8/1946
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Original Toronto Star caption: Brunner Mond plant; shown here; cost millions of dollars to build. It was erected at Amherstburg 27 years ago where there are extensive limestone quarries and a nearby supply of salt brine. Company employs 400 men; many worked in plant for over 20 years.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0105933F
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