Burlington Canal Lift Bridge. Burlington, Ontario

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Burlington Canal Lift Bridge. Burlington, Ontario

Date1948-05

Names

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (author)

Format

Picture

Subject

Medium

Undefined

Dimensions20.4 cm x 25.3 cm

Extent

20.4 cm x 25.3 cm

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTS-1-GO-462A-BURLINGTON045

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New section at north end and Burlington Canal Lift Bridge at south end., Burlington, Ontario

New section at north end and Burlington Canal Lift Bridge at south end., Burlington, Ontario

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Burlington Canal Lift Bridge. Burlington, Ontario

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Motorist Jim Mutch (left) is congratulated by bridge superintendent Jim Stelling as first to cross the now toll-free Burlington Skyway. Burlington, Ontario

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Burlington Bridge

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