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(1816) Plan of the harbour, fort and town of York, the capital of Upper Canada, March 16th 1816
(1816) Plan of the harbour, fort and town of York, the capital of Upper Canada, March 16th 1816

(1816) Plan of the harbour, fort and town of York, the capital of Upper Canada, March 16th 1816

DateApproximately 1908
FormatMap
Notes

Approximately 1908 reproduction of original 1816 map from the Archives Department, Ottawa (current day Library and Archives Canada).Shows buildings, harbour depths and descriptions of harbour bottom. Includes reference that The Battery had all guns and were made use of on the 27th of April, except the one at the marsh. Government buildings and blockhouse were burnt by Americans as were many others. Indicates place of landing of the Americans.

GeographyBuilding Monument ParkFort York
GeographyGeographical FeatureLake Ontario
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodHarbour
GeographyHistorical locationUpper Canada
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Dimensions85.5 cm x 103 cm (33 11/16 in. x 40 9/16 in.)
Scale1 inch = 10 chains
Language
ProvenanceGift of John Ross Robertson
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberT-1816-1-LARGE