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Fort York, severely damaged by the invading American army in 1813, was reconstructed the following year

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Fort York, severely damaged by the invading American army in 1813, was reconstructed the following year

Date1/1/1965

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Teskey, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Fort York; severely damaged by the invading American army in 1813; was reconstructed the following year. The men's barracks; at the western gate; were built in 1814 and are believed the oldest brick buildings in Toronto.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112626F

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