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Shows a large two-storey home in the background, in two wings with 5 windows in each wing, and ...
Government House (1815-1860), on the southwest corner of Simcoe Street and King Street West
Shows a large two-storey home in the background, in two wings with 5 windows in each wing, and at least six chimneys). A dense crowd fills the verandah and grounds. British flags can be seen, and some people are carrying placards.

Government House (1815-1860), on the southwest corner of Simcoe Street and King Street West

Date24 May 1854
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Original printed inscription: "Government House & grounds, Toronto, C.W. on the Queen's Birth-day. 1854". Government House (1815-1860), Simcoe St., southwest corner of King St. West. The house, originally known as Elmsley House, was built by John Elmsley. It became Government House in 1815, and remained so until 1860.
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DimensionsImage size: 420 mm x 589 mm (16 9/16 in. x 23 3/16 in.)
Leaf size: 437 mm x 603 mm (17 3/16 in. x 23 3/4 in.)
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberPICTURES-R-1809
Country:Canada
Building, monument or park:Government House (Toronto, Ontario)
City, town or township:Toronto
East-west street:King Street West
Neighbourhood:King-Spadina
North-south street:Simcoe Street
Province or state:Ontario