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Toronto Bay, with northern elevator

DateApproximately 1873

Names

Esson, James (photographer)

James Esson (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Appears to be taken on south end of Brock Street Bridge.

Subject

Freight and freightage

Medium

Stereoscopic photographs

DimensionsCarrier size: 8.5 cm x 17.5 cm (3 3/8 in. x 6 7/8 in.)

Language

ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession Number2015-2-1-346

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Railway Lands

Province or state:Ontario

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