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Manholes exploded

Manholes exploded

Date6/19/1983
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  • Manholes exploded
  • Manholes exploded: Firemen examine the scene of a blast at 909 Yonge St. Explosions catapulted a manhole cover 10 feet and shattered windows in nearby buildings.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Manholes exploded: Firemen examine the scene of a blast at 909 Yonge St. Explosions catapulted a manhole cover 10 feet and shattered windows in nearby buildings.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006245F
      GeographyCountryCanada
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      GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
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