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A family affair: Retiring conductor Phil Poirer, holding commemorative gold spike, stands in front of train with sons Michael, left, John (holding his son Brad) and Paul
A family affair: Retiring conductor Phil Poirer, holding commemorative gold spike, stands in front of train with sons Michael, left, John (holding his son Brad) and Paul

A family affair: Retiring conductor Phil Poirer, holding commemorative gold spike, stands in front of train with sons Michael, left, John (holding his son Brad) and Paul

Date6/28/1985
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132216F
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