Black and white photograph of a large hospital complex.

Order Reproduction

Insane asylum

Dateapproximately 1910

Names

Unknown (publisher)

Alternate Title

Insane asylum

Notes

Building was demolished in 1974-75.

Subject

GeographyBuilding, monument or parkProvincial Lunatic Asylum

GeographyCity, town, twpToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodGarrison

GeographyEast-west streetQueen Street West

GeographyProvince or StateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

DimensionsImage size: 8.8 cm x 13.8 cm (3 7/16 in. x 5 7/16 in.)

Language

No linguistic content

ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberPC_3824

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