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Monument in Queen's Park, Toronto

DateApproximately 1871

Names

Askew, Henry (photographer)

FormatPicture

Notes

Fenian Raid Monument honoring all who died at Ridgeway in 1866. Picket fence was removed in 1875.

Subject

Monuments and memorials

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodUniversity

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Stereoscopic photographs

DimensionsCarrier size: 10 cm x 17.7 cm (3 15/16 in. x 6 15/16 in.)

Language

English

ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object Number2015-2-1-282

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