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Belle Ewart Ice Co.
Illustration of the section of the Grand Trunk Railway Northern Division line between Lake Simcoe and Toronto. All of the stops between Barrie and Toronto are listed. Ice was harvested from Lake Simcoe and brought down via rail to Toronto.

Belle Ewart Ice Co.

Date1911
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The Belle Ewart Ice Company was founded in 1891. Ice was harvested from Lake Simcoe to be distributed to many locations including Toronto.  By 1892, the demand for ice from Lake Simcoe was so high that it warranted the building of a rail spur to the water’s edge.  Ice was transported via the Grand Trunk Railway Northern Division, and brought down to Toronto.  
Medium
Dimensions14.2 cm x 9 cm (5 9/16 in. x 3 9/16 in.)
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number1911-BELLE-EWART-2-VS
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Financial District
Province or state:Ontario