Pictures show a five story public building with a central tower.

Order Reproduction

The Convent

DateApproximately 1876

Names

Esson, James (photographer)

James Esson (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

North of St. Michael's Cathedral facing Bond Street.

Subject

Convents

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodDowntown

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Stereoscopic photographs

DimensionsCarrier size: 10 cm x 17.5 cm (3 15/16 in. x 6 7/8 in.)

Language

English

ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object Number2015-2-1-342

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