South portal of the Brockville Tunnel, built in 1854-58, showing the manner in which it passes directly beneath the City Hall

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South portal of the Brockville Tunnel, built in 1854-58, showing the manner in which it passes directly beneath the City Hall

Date1928

Names

Morgan, H.R. (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: South portal of the Brockville Tunnel, built in 1854-58, showing the manner in which it passes directly beneath the City Hall.

Subject

Railroad tunnels

Medium

Undefined

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTS-2-124-GO-260

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Brockville

County:Leeds and Grenville (Ont. : County)

Province or state:Ontario

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