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Firemen pour water into blazing stores on Yonge St

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Firemen pour water into blazing stores on Yonge St

Date2/28/1969

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Norris, Dave (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Firemen pour water into blazing stores on Yonge St. last night as they battle fire that destroyed three shops and for a time threatened the entire block of shops north of Dundas St. Crowd of 1;500 watched firemen s 3 1/2-hour battle to control the blaze which started in clothing store and then swept adjoining shops.

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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_0000355F

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