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Pedestrians battle raging winds and biting snow as they flight their way across the corner at Spadina Ave
Pedestrians battle raging winds and biting snow as they flight their way across the corner at Spadina Ave

Pedestrians battle raging winds and biting snow as they flight their way across the corner at Spadina Ave

Date3/4/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Pedestrians battle raging winds and biting snow as they flight their way across the corner at Spadina Ave. and College St. today.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0015433F
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