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Picture of a miniature railway with people on the train and lined up to board. 
Midget railway Hanlan's Point, Toronto Island
Picture of a miniature railway with people on the train and lined up to board. 

Midget railway Hanlan's Point, Toronto Island

DateApproximately 1905
Names
FormatPicture
GeographyBuilding Monument ParkHanlan's Point (Centre Island)
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto Islands
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
Postcards
DimensionsImage size: 9 cm x 13.8 cm (3 9/16 in. x 5 7/16 in.)
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberPC_795
Picture of rides at an amusement park with lake in the background. 
View of Hanlon's Point from the Dips, Toronto, Canada
Valentine & Sons
approximately 1905
Rides at an amusement park. 
Sunnyside Beach, Toronto
Photogelatine Engraving Company‏
Approximately 1925
Swing ride at amusement park with buildings in background. 
At Scarboro Park, Ont.
approximately 1907
Having a screaming time
Having a screaming time
Unknown
1910
Hurgle Gurgle, Hanlan's Point, Toronto Island
Hurgle Gurgle, Hanlan's Point, Toronto Island
Warwick Bros. & Rutter‏
1910 circa
Picture of roller coaster and building attached to it with people in lineups. 
Figure eight, Hanlan's Point, Toronto Island
Warwick Bros. & Rutter‏
Approximately 1905
Picture of tall wooden amusement park slide.
The Hurgle Gurgle, Hanlan's Point, Toronto, Can
A.L. Merrill
1908
Picture of roller coaster and entrance building with people lined up and lake in the background…
Figure 8, Hanlan's Point, Toronto, Canada
approximately 1905
Pictures show a length of a wooden roller coaster track from one of the seats.
Switch-back, Hanlin's Point, Toronto, Ont
Webster & Albee
Approximately 1889
Five different pictures of Hanlan's Point. 
Views of Hanlon's Point, Toronto, Ont., Canada
Valentine & Sons
approximately 1905
Pictures show a Victorian merry-go-round in front of a covered shelter.
Merry go round, Hanlin's Point, Toronto, Ont
Webster & Albee
Approximately 1885
Stories of instruction and delight
Stories of instruction and delight
Marshall, John (Printer)
1802