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Image shows a crater in the street and some workers around it.
Huge Crater on Bathurst St., caused by flooding when a 36-inch water main broke last night, is pumped clear of water by city workmen today. The crater(...)
Image shows a crater in the street and some workers around it.

Huge Crater on Bathurst St., caused by flooding when a 36-inch water main broke last night, is pumped clear of water by city workmen today. The crater(...)

Date9/23/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Huge Crater on Bathurst St.; caused by flooding when a 36-inch water main broke last night; is pumped clear of water by city workmen today. The crater; just north of College St.; is about 12 feet deep in some places; and 50 feet long. Several houses and shops were flooded as water 18 inches deep rolled down bathurst St. carrying mud; rocks and personal belongings from upstream homes.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodHarbour
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_0116111F