HG&B Station, Beamsville


Description
Mystery Question:
Where in Beamsville was this building located? In what year was this photograph taken?
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Media Type:
Image
Item Type:
Photographs
Description:
A railcar is on the right of the picture. On the left is a building with a large open door. The sign above the door reads "H G & B Electric Railway". A man is standing with a bicycle next to the street car.
Notes:
This rail line ran to Beamsville 1896 to 1930. Find more information at http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/industrial/railways.htm
Tom Hutten writes: "The HG&B carbarn/station was located on King st, just west of Queen. The photo date is unknown, but it was taken before the Dec 28 1919 fire that badly damaged the building."
Subject(s):
Language of Item:
English
Geographic Coverage:
Latitude: 43.16681
Longitude: -79.48291
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Contact:
Lincoln Public Library
Email:
WWW address:
Agency street/mail address:
4996 Beam St. Beamsville, ON L0R 1B1
HG&B Station, Beamsville