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Plastic Christmas Tree was still festooned with decorations and lights in the living room after the fire was put out
Plastic Christmas Tree was still festooned with decorations and lights in the living room after the fire was put out

Plastic Christmas Tree was still festooned with decorations and lights in the living room after the fire was put out

Date12/13/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Plastic Christmas Tree was still festooned with decorations and lights in the living room after the fire was put out. Two children perished in fire in a nearby house four years ago. Villagers are organizing a collection for Taylors.
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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_0000389F
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