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Octopus Tree, High Park's 225-year-old oak tree was being cut down today, the victim of old age and many lightning strikes
Octopus Tree, High Park's 225-year-old oak tree was being cut down today, the victim of old age and many lightning strikes

Octopus Tree, High Park's 225-year-old oak tree was being cut down today, the victim of old age and many lightning strikes

Date11/16/1983
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  • Octopus Tree; High Park's 225-year-old oak tree was being cut down today; the victim of old age and many lightning strikes.
  • Octopus Tree, High Park's 225-year-old oak tree was being cut down today, the victim of old age and many lightning strikes
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Original Toronto Star caption: Octopus Tree; High Park's 225-year-old oak tree was being cut down today; the victim of old age and many lightning strikes.
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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_0018241F
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