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The Lunatic Asylum

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The Lunatic Asylum

DateApproximately 1875

Names

Williamson, William (photographer)

Howard, John G. (John George), 1803-1890 (architect)

Format

Picture

Subject

Hospital buildings

Medium

Stereoscopic photographs

DimensionsCarrier size: 8.6 cm x 18 cm (3 3/8 in. x 7 1/16 in.)

Language

ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession Number2015-2-1-313

Country:Canada

Building, monument or park:Provincial Lunatic Asylum

City, town or township:Toronto

East-west street:Queen Street West

Neighbourhood:Garrison

North-south streeet:Ossington Avenue

Province or state:Ontario

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