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Pictures show a large industrial building with two towers.

Order Reproduction

Toronto Water Works

DateApproximately 1874

Names

James Esson (Firm) (publisher)

Esson, James (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

John Street pumping station.

Subject

Pumping stations

Medium

Stereoscopic photographs

DimensionsCarrier size: 10 cm x 17.8 cm (3 15/16 in. x 7 in.)

Language

ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession Number2015-2-1-357

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Downtown

Province or state:Ontario

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