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A century ago: This photo shows railway lands as they appeared in 1887 during the age of steam
A century ago: This photo shows railway lands as they appeared in 1887 during the age of steam

A century ago: This photo shows railway lands as they appeared in 1887 during the age of steam

Date12/21/1927
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Original Toronto Star caption: A century ago: This photo shows railway lands as they appeared in 1887 during the age of steam. When diesel engines came along; the yards became obsolete. New maintenance areas were built outside the city. view is looking southwest from the west tower of the old Union Station
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114610F