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Waterfront bridge starts work. A $1,000,000 shortcut for truck traffic to the waterfront industrial area south of the Keating Channel, this new lift b(...)
Waterfront bridge starts work. A $1,000,000 shortcut for truck traffic to the waterfront industrial area south of the Keating Channel, this new lift b(...)

Waterfront bridge starts work. A $1,000,000 shortcut for truck traffic to the waterfront industrial area south of the Keating Channel, this new lift b(...)

Date8/27/1968
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  • Waterfront bridge starts work. A $1;000;000 shortcut for truck traffic to the waterfront industrial area south of the Keating Channel; this new lift bridge on Cherry St. will start operating this week. The smal; high-rise booth on the right of bridge is the operator's cabin.
  • Waterfront bridge starts work. A $1,000,000 shortcut for truck traffic to the waterfront industrial area south of the Keating Channel, this new lift b(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Waterfront bridge starts work. A $1;000;000 shortcut for truck traffic to the waterfront industrial area south of the Keating Channel; this new lift bridge on Cherry St. will start operating this week. The smal; high-rise booth on the right of bridge is the operator's cabin.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0109651F
CHERRY ST., bridge over Keating Channel, showing freighter 'Britamoil'. Toronto, Ontario
CHERRY ST., bridge over Keating Channel, showing freighter 'Britamoil'. Toronto, Ontario
Britamoil (Ship)
1952?-02
The Burlington Canal Lift Bridge bridge was opened to permit sailboats to pass through and caused record-breaking weekend traffic. Burlington, Ontario
The Burlington Canal Lift Bridge bridge was opened to permit sailboats to pass through and caused record-breaking weekend traffic. Burlington, Ontario
Cole, Eric
7/5/1948
New section at north end and Burlington Canal Lift Bridge at south end., Burlington, Ontario
New section at north end and Burlington Canal Lift Bridge at south end., Burlington, Ontario
Toronto Star (Firm)
1952-08
Image shows a street view.
Cherry St., looking south to bridge over Don River channel (around present Gardiner Expressway). Toronto, Ontario
Unknown
1901
Image shows a bridge view.
Cherry St., bridge over Shipping Channel, looking south, Toronto
Salmon, James V. (James Victor)
12/28/1954
C.N.R. Bascule Bridge, Fort William, Ontario, Canada (The only double-decked bridge of its kind in the world. Takes 2400 tons weight to lift it.)
C.N.R. Bascule Bridge, Fort William, Ontario, Canada (The only double-decked bridge of its kind in the world. Takes 2400 tons weight to lift it.)
Valentine & Sons
1910
The new and the old. The low level bridge over the Humber on Bloor street, Toronto, and the new high level structure soon to be opened for traffic
The new and the old. The low level bridge over the Humber on Bloor street, Toronto, and the new high level structure soon to be opened for traffic
Toronto Star (Firm)
11/13/1924
Burlington Canal Lift Bridge. Burlington, Ontario
Burlington Canal Lift Bridge. Burlington, Ontario
Toronto Star (Firm)
1948-05
Burlington Canal Lift Bridge. Burlington, Ontario
Burlington Canal Lift Bridge. Burlington, Ontario
Toronto Star (Firm)
1948-05
Burlington Canal Lift Bridge. Burlington, Ontario
Burlington Canal Lift Bridge. Burlington, Ontario
Toronto Star (Firm)
1948-08
The new bridge crosses the canal with a clearance of 120 feet to clear up previous clash between water traffic into Hamilton harbor and cars using the road
The new bridge crosses the canal with a clearance of 120 feet to clear up previous clash between water traffic into Hamilton harbor and cars using the road
Photographic Survey Corporation Limited
10/23/1958
This is a section of a Bailey bridge which can be erected quickly, and handle steady flow of traffic
This is a section of a Bailey bridge which can be erected quickly, and handle steady flow of traffic
Toronto Star (Firm)
9/30/1954