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Death trap

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Death trap

Date12/23/1989

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Death trap: Fire whipped through Rupert St. hotel last Dec. 23. Ten people died in the rooming house tragedy.

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Photographs

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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_0000622F

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