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Steamboats in the Harbour - Toronto, Canada
Steamboats in the Harbour - Toronto, Canada. Date: circa 1910s
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Steamboats in the Harbour - Toronto, Canada (circa 1910s) This photograph depicts a serene scene of the Toronto harbour in the early 1900s, dotted with an array of steamboats and steamships. The quay, lined with tall, industrial buildings, stretches out into the water, providing a backdrop for the bustling activity on the water. The steamboats, with their distinctive smokestacks billowing out plumes of steam, are moored at the quay, their hulls reflecting the calm waters of the harbour. The steamships, larger in size, can be seen anchored further out in the harbour, their sails furled as they wait for their next voyage. The scene exudes a sense of productivity and industry, yet there is a tranquil beauty to it as well. The quayside bustles with activity, with men and women loading and unloading cargo from the boats, while others go about their daily tasks. The steamboats and steamships were a vital mode of transportation during this era, connecting Toronto to other parts of the country and beyond. This photograph is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when the harbour was the heart of Toronto's commerce and industry. It offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the city was a hub of maritime activity and the steamboats and steamships ruled the waters.
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