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Bill Burton gets an early start on roof repairs in the Allandale area of Barrie - but he's got a long way to go
Bill Burton gets an early start on roof repairs in the Allandale area of Barrie - but he's got a long way to go

Bill Burton gets an early start on roof repairs in the Allandale area of Barrie - but he's got a long way to go

Date5/31/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bill Burton gets an early start on roof repairs in the Allandale area of Barrie - but he's got a long way to go. Barrie was one of areas hardest hit.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0015843F
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