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Under siege: Archie Kerr, 68, seen with dog Tippie, sits in his rented room while the house is being gutted around him
Under siege: Archie Kerr, 68, seen with dog Tippie, sits in his rented room while the house is being gutted around him

Under siege: Archie Kerr, 68, seen with dog Tippie, sits in his rented room while the house is being gutted around him

Date9/19/1988
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128932F
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