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Masked for the job. With a circular saw, Chris Crompton cuts glass-fibre foam board to be used as roof insulation. He was working last week on a major renovation project at Queen's Park
Masked for the job. With a circular saw, Chris Crompton cuts glass-fibre foam board to be used as roof insulation. He was working last week on a major renovation project at Queen's Park

Masked for the job. With a circular saw, Chris Crompton cuts glass-fibre foam board to be used as roof insulation. He was working last week on a major renovation project at Queen's Park

Date10/29/1992
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Original Toronto Star caption: Masked for the job. With a circular saw; Chris Crompton cuts glass-fibre foam board to be used as roof insulation. He was working last week on a major renovation project at Queen's Park.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0005223F
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