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Shocked couple: Dora and David Gordon leave police station with officer, left, last night after finding their Scarborough home demolished
Shocked couple: Dora and David Gordon leave police station with officer, left, last night after finding their Scarborough home demolished

Shocked couple: Dora and David Gordon leave police station with officer, left, last night after finding their Scarborough home demolished

Date5/7/1995
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Original Toronto Star caption: Shocked couple: Dora and David Gordon leave police station with officer; left; last night after finding their Scarborough home demolished.
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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_0006300F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
David Gordon's daughter Elizabeth, left, and his wife Dora, centre
David Gordon's daughter Elizabeth, left, and his wife Dora, centre
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David Gordon and Wife Dora
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