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Winds toppled this huge tree, tearing its massive roots from the ground
Winds toppled this huge tree, tearing its massive roots from the ground

Winds toppled this huge tree, tearing its massive roots from the ground

Date7/16/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Winds toppled this huge tree; tearing its massive roots from the ground. Church steeple was also damaged.
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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_0015513F
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