On the block

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On the block

Date8/2/1988

Names

Slaughter, Mike (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: On the block: It was business as usual for this Metro Texaco station yesterday; but it and about 1;800 other stations coast to coast may soon have a new owner. Texaco Inc. says it is looking for buyers for its stake in the Canadian company.

Subject

Service stations

Medium

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0008109F

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