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Cutting the First Sod for the Ontario Simcoe and Huron Railroad, Toronto
Cutting the First Sod for the Ontario Simcoe and Huron Railroad, Toronto

Cutting the First Sod for the Ontario Simcoe and Huron Railroad, Toronto

Date1851-10-15
Names
FormatPicture
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Cutting the First Sod for the Ontario Simcoe and Huron Railroad, Toronto
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodRailway Lands
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
Watercolours (paintings)
Dimensions190 x 269 mm
Language
ProvenanceGift of J. Ross Robertson
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberJRR518
Lady Elgin Cutting the First Sod of the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron Railroad, Toronto, Ontario
Lady Elgin Cutting the First Sod of the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron Railroad, Toronto, Ontario
Crease, A. R. Vyvyan, 1827-1892
1851-10-15 (painted 1896?)
Image shows a group of people gathered for a ceremony with a lot of flags around.
Ontario, Simcoe & Huron Railroad, Lady Elgin turning first sod, south side Front Street West, west of Simcoe St.; looking south east. Toronto, Ontario
Illustrated London News
1851-10-15
Toronto, Grey & Bruce Railway, turning of first sod by the Duke of Connaught, (Weston), Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Grey & Bruce Railway, turning of first sod by the Duke of Connaught, (Weston), Toronto, Ontario
Arthur, Prince, Duke of Connaught, 1850-1942
1869-10-05
Image shows a group of people gathered for the ceremony.
Bloor St. Viaduct (Don Valley), turning of first sod by Mayor T. L. Church, Toronto, Ontario
Church, Thomas Langton, 1871-1950
1/16/1915
Image shows a group or people gathered for the ceremony. 
Bloor St. Viaduct (Don Valley), turning of first sod by Mayor T. L. Church
Church, Thomas Langton, 1871-1950
1915
Victoria, Death, Garrison Parade on Simcoe St
Victoria, Death, Garrison Parade on Simcoe St
Canada. Canadian Army
1901
Rev. Paul T. Holliday beside earth mover at sod turning ceremony for Willowdale Baptist Church,…
Rev. Paul T. Holliday beside earth mover at sod turning ceremony for Willowdale Baptist Church, Toronto, Ontario
Holliday, Paul T., Reverend
5/24/1957
Rev. Paul T. Holliday and the congregation of Willowdale Baptist Church at sod turning ceremony…
Rev. Paul T. Holliday and the congregation of Willowdale Baptist Church at sod turning ceremony, Toronto, Ontario
Holliday, Paul T., Reverend
5/24/1957
Rev. Paul T. Holliday and the congregation of Willowdale Baptist Church at sod turning ceremony…
Rev. Paul T. Holliday and the congregation of Willowdale Baptist Church at sod turning ceremony, Toronto, Ontario
Holliday, Paul T., Reverend
5/24/1957
Group of children at sod turning ceremomy for Willowdale Baptist Church, Toronto, Ontario. Imag…
Group of children at sod turning ceremomy for Willowdale Baptist Church, Toronto, Ontario
Chirnside, Ted
5/24/1957
Edward VII, Decorations Mourning Death, on Post Office (1852-73), Toronto St
Edward VII, Decorations Mourning Death, on Post Office (1852-73), Toronto St
Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910
1910
Edward VII, Decorations Mourning Death, on Post Office (1873-1960), Adelaide Street East, opposite head of Toronto St
Edward VII, Decorations Mourning Death, on Post Office (1873-1960), Adelaide Street East, opposite head of Toronto St
Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910
1910