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The mini-station, invented by a Toronto lawyer, costs less than $10,000 occupies a 40-by-100-foot lot
The mini-station, invented by a Toronto lawyer, costs less than $10,000 occupies a 40-by-100-foot lot

The mini-station, invented by a Toronto lawyer, costs less than $10,000 occupies a 40-by-100-foot lot

Date3/27/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: The mini-station; invented by a Toronto lawyer; costs less than $10;000 occupies a 40-by-100-foot lot. By separating gas sales from other auto services; it could bring about better architecture.
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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_0008075F
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