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Air view shows ruins of manufacturers building

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Air view shows ruins of manufacturers building

Date1/4/1961

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Roworth, Eddy (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Air view shows ruins of manufacturers building. Walls on north side (at top of photo) collapsed; causing firemen to leap for lives. CNE General Manager Hiram McCallum Estimates Loss at $2;500;000; Apart From Contents; Fears Fire Will Delay Plans for Exhibition Expansion.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000349F

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