Vandals topple 90 gravestones. Granite and marble headstones lie toppled in the private Denison family cemetery at Denison and Clouston Aves. in the C(...)

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Vandals topple 90 gravestones. Granite and marble headstones lie toppled in the private Denison family cemetery at Denison and Clouston Aves. in the C(...)

Date11/8/1989

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Dunlop, Al (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Vandals topple 90 gravestones. Granite and marble headstones lie toppled in the private Denison family cemetery at Denison and Clouston Aves. in the City of York yesterday after vandals struck Tuesday night or yesterday morning; causing an estimated $5;000 damage. No arrests have been made.

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