A detachment in uniforms of the 3rd York Regiment, which fought in the war of 1812, is seen shouldering arms

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A detachment in uniforms of the 3rd York Regiment, which fought in the war of 1812, is seen shouldering arms

Date5/25/1934

Names

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: A detachment in uniforms of the 3rd York Regiment; which fought in the war of 1812; is seen shouldering arms. Toronto then had some 700 loyal; hardy inhabitants.

Subject

Historic

Forts

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112630F

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