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Rita Stocklin mans the gas pumps at her own Esso Station on the Lakeshore near Bathurst St
Rita Stocklin mans the gas pumps at her own Esso Station on the Lakeshore near Bathurst St

Rita Stocklin mans the gas pumps at her own Esso Station on the Lakeshore near Bathurst St

Date10/8/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rita Stocklin mans the gas pumps at her own Esso Station on the Lakeshore near Bathurst St. Ninety-nine per cent of her customers are men; claims the platinum blonde mother of two; who runs her business in direct competition; kitty corner across the street from her mechanic busband Al.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0008078F
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First self-service gas station, Customer Mrs
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