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Image shows a worker inspecting a pothole.
Metro's biggest pothole
Image shows a worker inspecting a pothole.

Metro's biggest pothole

Date12/9/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Metro's biggest pothole: A worker surveys the 45-metre (150-foot) section of Millwood Rd. near Laird Drive that collapsed Sunday; leaving 15;000 East York homes and businesses without telephone service. Extra police and fire service has been provided for the area and will remain in place until phone service is restored; probably by Dec. 18.
Subject
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodLeaside
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0106616F
Potholes like these will rattle cars and drivers all year round because Metro transportation committee chopped $1,226,000 from proposed road repair budget
Potholes like these will rattle cars and drivers all year round because Metro transportation committee chopped $1,226,000 from proposed road repair budget
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Clutching his $100 prize for winning The Star's Celebrity Pothole Contest, Jim Diamond checks road level
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