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Gaining access, Franco Olivieri of The Olive Tree and Alisa Posesorski help her husband Mel
Gaining access, Franco Olivieri of The Olive Tree and Alisa Posesorski help her husband Mel

Gaining access, Franco Olivieri of The Olive Tree and Alisa Posesorski help her husband Mel

Date4/5/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gaining access; Franco Olivieri of The Olive Tree and Alisa Posesorski help her husband Mel. A new guide lists 108 restaurants accessible by wheelchair.
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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_0022789F
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