Picture of a miniature railway with people on the train and lined up to board.

IIIF

Midget railway Hanlan's Point, Toronto Island

DateApproximately 1905

Names

Warwick Bros. & Rutter‏ (publisher)

FormatPicture

Subject

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

English

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object NumberPC_795

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