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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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Barkley, Harold (photographer)

Griffin, Doug (contributor)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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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.

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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_0116111F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Harbour

Province or state:Ontario

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