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Terrified woman clings to a pole near Bay and Bloor Sts

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Terrified woman clings to a pole near Bay and Bloor Sts

Date1/26/1978

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Mahler, John (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Terrified woman clings to a pole near Bay and Bloor Sts. yesterday as hurricane-force winds magnified into wind-tunnel effect by high buildings swept many pedestrians off their feet. A passing motorist rescued her. Hundreds of Metro residents were treated for broken bones caused by the storm.

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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_0015563F

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