Pictures show two people standing in from of a three story stone public building. A sign on the ...

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Public Library, Toronto, Ont

DateApproximately 1884

Names

Webster & Albee (publisher)

Toronto Public Library (subject)

Format

Picture

Notes

Prior to 1883 this building had been The Toronto Mechanics' Institute.

Subject

Public libraries

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

East-west street:Adelaide Street East

Neighbourhood:Financial District

North-south street:Church Street

Province or state:Ontario

Medium

Stereoscopic photographs

DimensionsCarrier size: 10.5 cm x 17.5 cm (4 1/8 in. x 6 7/8 in.)

Language

English

ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession Number2015-2-1-228

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