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Toronto Water Works photographs

subseries1910-1953Fonds 200 > Series 372 > Subseries 72

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City of Toronto Archives via City of Toronto Archives
Dates
1910-1953 (indexed as 1910–1953)
Level
subseries
Extent
ca. 140 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm and smaller; ca. 1,004 photographs : b&w negatives ; 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Scope & content
Subseries consists of photographs documenting Toronto's water distrubution network during the first half of the twentieth century. Photographs in this subseries fall into two general categories: general views of facilities and detail views of specific components of the city's filtration plants, reservoirs, and pumping stations (e.g., pumps, filters, conduits, intake pipes, etc.). Subseries also features photographs of charts, plans, and mechanical drawings relating to water levels, water consumption, and water works facilities. Photographs in this subseries are arranged chronologically.
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Subjects
Toronto (Ont.). Dept. of Works; WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS; RESERVOIRS; FILTRATION PLANTS; PUMPING STATIONS; MAINTENANCE; CONSTRUCTION
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2026-10-22T09:53:06Z · source datestamp n/a · toronto
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