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Residents of home were taken out and away from the smoke in wheelchairs, beds - any handy conveyance
Residents of home were taken out and away from the smoke in wheelchairs, beds - any handy conveyance

Residents of home were taken out and away from the smoke in wheelchairs, beds - any handy conveyance

Date7/14/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Residents of home were taken out and away from the smoke in wheelchairs; beds - any handy conveyance.
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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_0000556F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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