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A $35,000 fire at King and John Sts
A $35,000 fire at King and John Sts

A $35,000 fire at King and John Sts

Date1/26/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: A $35;000 fire at King and John Sts. early today left six persons homeless; including a one-legged man and Jean Rupay; clutching Shep; one of the Rupays' dogs her husband ran back to rescue; dashing out again right through flames.
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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_0000643F
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