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Dynamited apartment on Wilson Ave

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Dynamited apartment on Wilson Ave

Date10/10/1961

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Dinsmore, Ted (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Dynamited apartment on Wilson Ave. near Bathurst St. is inspected by fireman Joe Gibson after series of blasts ripped through the building shortly after midnight. It was third dynamite attack on apartment construction in less than three weeks. Loss was estimated at between $15;000 and $25;000.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006218F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Province or state:Ontario

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