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North York Hydro Truck No. 1 and its crew
North York Hydro Truck No. 1 and its crew

North York Hydro Truck No. 1 and its crew

Date1931
Names
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Alternate Title
  • North York Hydro Truck No. 1 and its crew
  • North York Hydro Truck No. 1 and its crew
FormatPicture
Notes
Avenue Road. North York Hydro Truck no. 1 and its crew taken on Avenue Road near what is now Woburn Avenue. Crew left to right: Mr. G. Watson, Mr. E. Kelly, Mr. A. Penick, Mr. J. McLean, Mr. C. Gibson, Mr. H. Newman. North York?s Public Hydro Commission was formed on December 7, 1923, before which the area?s power was supplied by the Toronto and York Metropolitan Railway lines. The Commission first operated using a team of horses and a wagon, overseen by E. Kelly. The first truck was purchased in 1928.
Medium
Negatives (photographs)
Dimensions35 x 39 mm
ProvenanceToronto Public Library. North York Central Library. Canadiana Department. Gift of North York Historical Society.
CollectionLocal History Collection, North York Central Library branch
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberNYHS00374