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Line drawing of bridge over a lagoon surrounded by large trees. 
Bridge at Centre Island
Line drawing of bridge over a lagoon surrounded by large trees. 

Bridge at Centre Island

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A glimpse of one of the many lagoons of Toronto Island, a large park and summer resort which forms the south side of the harbour. 
Subject
    GeographyBuilding Monument ParkCentre Island
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto Islands
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Postcards
    DimensionsImage size: 14 cm x 9 cm (5 1/2 in. x 3 9/16 in.)
    Language
      CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberPC_746
      Bridge washed out: Parts of the Centre Island miniature railway were washed out yesterday as rising Lake Ontario waters covered sections of the Toronto Islands
      Bridge washed out: Parts of the Centre Island miniature railway were washed out yesterday as rising Lake Ontario waters covered sections of the Toronto Islands
      Beaty, Keith
      6 April 1973
      Bridge over body of water with a person on the bridge and row boat in the water. 
      Bridge between Centre and Olympic, Toronto Islands
      1946
      A pleasant scene on Centre Island, Toronto, showing the beautiful Olympia bridge that spans the lagoon
      A pleasant scene on Centre Island, Toronto, showing the beautiful Olympia bridge that spans the lagoon
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      6/26/1930
      The surprising travels and adventures of Baron Munchausen : in Russia, the Caspian Sea, Iceland, Turkey, Egypt, Gibraltar, up the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic Ocean, and through the centre of Mount Ætna, into the South Sea : a voyage into the moon and dog star, with many extraordinary particulars relative to the cooking animals in those planets, which are there called the human species : a sequel, containing his expediton into Africa, his being buried in a whirlwind of sand, feasts on live bulls, builds a bridge from thence to Great Britain, supported by a single arch, visits the islands in the South Sea, &c. &c. and raises the hull of the Royal George, &c. &c. : humbly dedicated to Mr. Bruce, the Abyssinian traveller, &c
      The surprising travels and adventures of Baron Munchausen : in Russia, the Caspian Sea, Iceland, Turkey, Egypt, Gibraltar, up the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic Ocean, and through the centre of Mount Ætna, into the South Sea : a voyage into the moon and dog star, with many extraordinary particulars relative to the cooking animals in those planets, which are there called the human species : a sequel, containing his expediton into Africa, his being buried in a whirlwind of sand, feasts on live bulls, builds a bridge from thence to Great Britain, supported by a single arch, visits the islands in the South Sea, &c. &c. and raises the hull of the Royal George, &c. &c. : humbly dedicated to Mr. Bruce, the Abyssinian traveller, &c
      Corbould, H. (Henry), 1787-1844
      1851
      Olympia bridge which curves gracefully over a lagoon at Centre Island, Toronto
      Olympia bridge which curves gracefully over a lagoon at Centre Island, Toronto
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      8/18/1927
      Gerald Gladstone. He'd Put Bridge on Centre Island as Example of Art
      Gerald Gladstone. He'd Put Bridge on Centre Island as Example of Art
      Gladstone, Gerald
      3/23/1961
      Main Street from Lagoon Bridge, Centre Island, Toronto, Canada
      Main Street from Lagoon Bridge, Centre Island, Toronto, Canada
      Valentine & Sons
      1910
      Colorized photograph of a foot bridge crossing a lagoon with a large house to the left of the p…
      Lagoon Bridge, Centre Island, Toronto, Canada
      Valentine & Sons
      Approximately 1913
      Black and white picture of a group of three girls standing on a dock watching ducks swimming in…
      Venetian bridge and dock, Centre Island, Toronto
      Canadian Post Card Company
      Approximately 1950
      Colorized photograph of lilacs growing on either side a a concrete bridge.
      Manitou Bridge, Centre Island, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
      Canada Royalties Limited (Toronto)
      Approximately 1930
      Black and white picture of two people in a canoe paddling under a bridge.
      Bridge over Long Pond, Centre Island, Toronto
      W.G. MacFarlane (Firm)
      Approximately 1905
      Picture of people walking on a bridge with trees in background. 
      Bridge, Centre Island, Toronto, Ont.
      Unknown
      Approximately 1940