Pictures show a large industrial building with two towers.

Order Reproduction

Toronto Water Works

DateApproximately 1874

Names

James Esson (Firm) (publisher)

Esson, James (photographer)

Notes

John Street pumping station.

Subject

Pumping stations

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodDowntown

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Stereoscopic photographs

DimensionsCarrier size: 10 cm x 17.8 cm (3 15/16 in. x 7 in.)

Language

English

ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object Number2015-2-1-357

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