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Only cars are stopped by black and white barriers at Pape Ave
Only cars are stopped by black and white barriers at Pape Ave

Only cars are stopped by black and white barriers at Pape Ave

Date1/11/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Only cars are stopped by black and white barriers at Pape Ave. rail crossing where Stanley Chan; 12; was killed.
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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_0001117F
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