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Re-enacting a War of 1812 battle, costumed soldiers fire into the ranks of photographers at Fort George, near Niagara-on-the-Lake yesterday. A reporte(...)
Re-enacting a War of 1812 battle, costumed soldiers fire into the ranks of photographers at Fort George, near Niagara-on-the-Lake yesterday. A reporte(...)

Re-enacting a War of 1812 battle, costumed soldiers fire into the ranks of photographers at Fort George, near Niagara-on-the-Lake yesterday. A reporte(...)

Date6/23/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Re-enacting a War of 1812 battle; costumed soldiers fire into the ranks of photographers at Fort George; near Niagara-on-the-Lake yesterday. A reporter from a Buffalo newspaper; seated on the lawn and tying to tape the proceedings; was blown over when a cannon was fired 10 feet away. Earlier; a pageant told the story of the hundreds of United Empire Loyalists who came to the area in the 18th century.
GeographyBuilding Monument ParkFort George
GeographyCity, town, townshipNiagara-on-the-Lake
GeographyRegion or DistrictNiagara (Ont. : Regional municipality)
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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Photographs
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0122800F
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