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Double-Bricked walls tilted out by blast are all that remain after a tremendous explosion in a garage last night killed three men working inside. Cons(...)
Double-Bricked walls tilted out by blast are all that remain after a tremendous explosion in a garage last night killed three men working inside. Cons(...)

Double-Bricked walls tilted out by blast are all that remain after a tremendous explosion in a garage last night killed three men working inside. Cons(...)

Date8/30/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Double-Bricked walls tilted out by blast are all that remain after a tremendous explosion in a garage last night killed three men working inside. Constable Maurice Oullett stands suard at scene today. Police and the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office are investigating the blast. The victims have not been identified.
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GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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Photographs
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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_0006234F
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