Braving the elements

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Braving the elements

Date2/27/1984

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Slaughter, Mike (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Braving the elements: The worst snowstorm in years swept into the Metro area last night; creating chaos on the roads and a bone-chilling reminder for Torontonains - like these two women on lower Bay St. - that winter is still with us; despite the almost balmy temperatures of the past week.

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0015587F

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