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Rice paddies: Homes on the outskirts of Chatham, near Highway 2, are still surrounded by water from the Thames River, although the levels are subsiding
Rice paddies: Homes on the outskirts of Chatham, near Highway 2, are still surrounded by water from the Thames River, although the levels are subsiding

Rice paddies: Homes on the outskirts of Chatham, near Highway 2, are still surrounded by water from the Thames River, although the levels are subsiding

Date2/26/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rice paddies: Homes on the outskirts of Chatham; near Highway 2; are still surrounded by water from the Thames River; although the levels are subsiding.
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Country:Canada
City, town or township:Chatham-Kent
Historical location:Chatham (Ont.)
Province or state:Ontario
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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_0007281F
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