IIIF

Observatory (1857)

Date1885 circa

Names

Canada. Meteorological Branch (subject)

Gagen & Fraser (author)

University of Toronto (subject)

FormatPicture

Notes

Shows Meteorological office at right. Observatory originally stood near south east corner of Convocation Hall; moved 1907 to site east of University College.

Subject

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodUniversity

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Photographs

DimensionsUnknown

Language

English

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object NumberPICTURES-R-3189

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