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Image shows a hole in the street caused by watermain burst.
Watermain bursts -- again. A workman gets ready to repair a big hole in Yonge St. at Davenport Rd. where a watermain burst at 3 a.m. today - for the s(...)
Image shows a hole in the street caused by watermain burst.

Watermain bursts -- again. A workman gets ready to repair a big hole in Yonge St. at Davenport Rd. where a watermain burst at 3 a.m. today - for the s(...)

Date6/14/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Watermain bursts -- again. A workman gets ready to repair a big hole in Yonge St. at Davenport Rd. where a watermain burst at 3 a.m. today - for the second time in a week. The break gushed a million gallons of water on to the street and disrupted traffic.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116110F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Yorkville
Province or state:Ontario
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