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Dale Andrews, (left), Michelle, 9, his wife, Mary Ann and Joann, 13, lift roof blown 150 yards
Dale Andrews, (left), Michelle, 9, his wife, Mary Ann and Joann, 13, lift roof blown 150 yards

Dale Andrews, (left), Michelle, 9, his wife, Mary Ann and Joann, 13, lift roof blown 150 yards

Date6/10/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Dale Andrews; (left); Michelle; 9; his wife; Mary Ann and Joann; 13; lift roof blown 150 yards.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0015752F
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