1846 map of the north shore of Toronto Harbour showing wharves and storehouses

Chart of the north shore of Toronto Harbour and plan of the wharves and storehouses &c. (1846)

DateApproximately 1910

Names

Howard, John G. (John George), 1803-1890 (cartographer)

Format

Notes

Approximately 1910 reproduction of original 1846 map held in Archives of Ontario showing the north shore of Toronto Harbour and plan of the wharves and storehouses

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:King-Spadina

Province or state:Ontario

Medium

Manuscript maps

Dimensions54 cm x 163 cm (21 1/4 in. x 64 3/16 in.)

Extent

54 x 163 cm

Language

English

ProvenanceJohn Ross Robertson Collection (JRR #76)

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberT-1846-5-LARGE

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