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Railroads in Canada, Commencement of the Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron Railroad, in Toronto (engraving)
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Railroads in Canada, Commencement of the Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron Railroad, in Toronto (engraving)
1102524 Railroads in Canada, Commencement of the Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron Railroad, in Toronto (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railroads in Canada, Commencement of the Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron Railroad, in Toronto. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1851.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23047198
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Commencement Ontario Railroads Toronto Canadians Simcoe
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This engraving takes us back to a significant moment in Canadian history - the commencement of the Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron Railroad in Toronto. The image captures the excitement and anticipation surrounding this monumental event. In the foreground, we see a group of dignitaries gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking. A silver spade is held high by His Excellency, the Earl of Elgin, symbolizing the start of this ambitious railway project. Surrounding him are individuals dressed in their finest attire, representing various sectors that will benefit from this new transportation system. The scene exudes an air of progress and modernity as construction workers can be seen diligently working on laying down tracks with their railway wheelbarrows. This visual juxtaposition between tradition and innovation perfectly encapsulates Canada's journey towards development during the 19th century. The illustration originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on December 27th, 1851 - a testament to its historical significance even beyond Canadian borders. It serves as a reminder of how railroads played a crucial role in connecting communities across vast distances within North America. As we gaze upon this print today, it allows us to reflect on Canada's rich railroad heritage while appreciating how far we have come since those early days of construction.
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