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Rosedale mansion of F. William Nicks, president of the Bank of Nova Scotia, was damaged by an explosion this morning. It blew out windows and cut off (...)
Rosedale mansion of F. William Nicks, president of the Bank of Nova Scotia, was damaged by an explosion this morning. It blew out windows and cut off (...)

Rosedale mansion of F. William Nicks, president of the Bank of Nova Scotia, was damaged by an explosion this morning. It blew out windows and cut off (...)

Date1/31/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rosedale mansion of F. William Nicks; president of the Bank of Nova Scotia; was damaged by an explosion this morning. It blew out windows and cut off power along posh Binscarth Rd. The blast hurled debris right across the street to the opposite sidewalk (foregound). The Nicks' chauffeur; James Whitton; was taken to Wellesley Hospital with burns to his face and arms. Mr. and Mrs. Nicks; who were in their $200;000 home; escaped without injury.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006196F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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