Item 90-196-19628 - Coke Ovens, DOSCO

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Coke Ovens, DOSCO

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CA BI 90-196-19628

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  • 1965 (Creation)
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    Abbass, John

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1 b&w negative

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(1923-2007)

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John Jobe "Johnny" Abbass held the title of president of Abbass Studios. He went on to own and operate Econo Colour camera stores throughout the Maritimes. A prominent businessman and member of the local community, he served as vice president of the Professional Photographers Association of Canada and was involved with the Progressive Conservative Party and the Rotary Club of Sydney. He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 for outstanding contributions to his community. After his retirement from the business, his sons Blaise and John took over the Studios.

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Item is a photograph of DOSCO coke ovens, showing the demolition of the old coal wash plant near the blast furnace. This was not completely demolished and part of it still remains in the 1990s.

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      Abbass Studios Identifier

      P-1-70

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