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Captured in 1813

Date7/28/1976

Names

Mahler, John (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Captured in 1813: Fort York; which fell to the Americans in the War of 1812; is more sedate now. But the cannons are fired daily and students in uniform fire their muskets and change guard for tourists.

Subject

Forts

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112620F

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6/20/1978