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Toronto Fire, April 19, 1904 – The Ruins.
Black and white photo postcard depicting an inset photo of buildings damaged by the 1904 fire of Toronto. The caption on the bottom front of the card states, "Toronto Fire, April 19, 1904 – The Ruins." The back of the card is formatted in the style of a postcard and is blank.

Toronto Fire, April 19, 1904 – The Ruins.

DateApproximately 1904
Alternate Title
  • Toronto Fire, April 19, 1904 – The Ruins.
FormatPicture
Notes
Black and white photo postcard depicting an inset photo of buildings damaged by the 1904 fire of Toronto. The caption on the bottom front of the card states, "Toronto Fire, April 19, 1904 – The Ruins." The back of the card is formatted in the style of a postcard and is blank.
Medium
DimensionsImage size: 9 cm H x 13.8 cm W(3 7/16 in. x 5 9/16 in.)
Language
ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberPC_6037
GeographyCountryCanada
Geography
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
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GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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