Pictures show gardeners watering shrubs with a hose in a huge, urban garden.

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Horticultural Gardens

DateApproximately 1871

Names

Askew, Henry (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

The Horticultural Gardens became known as Allan Gardens in 1901. Looking south to Gerrard Street.

Subject

Gardens

Country:Canada

Building, monument or park:Allan Gardens (Toronto, Ontario)

City, town or township:Toronto

East-west street:Gerrard Street East

Neighbourhood:Downtown

North-south street:Jarvis Street

Province or state:Ontario

Medium

Stereoscopic photographs

DimensionsCarrier size: 10 cm x 17.6 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)

Call Number / Accession Number2015-2-1-284

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