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Disaster at Current River Park (May 27, 1908)

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
Photo showing the Current River Disaster. Heavy rains and flooding caused the tracks to be washed out, resulting in the derailment of a CPR freight train at Current River Park.

Date of Original
27 May 1908
Date Of Event
1908
Dimensions
Width: 5.5 in
Height: 3.5 in
Subject(s)
Railroad accidents
Railroad freight cars
Canadian Pacific Railway
Local identifier
P1051
Collection
Thunder Bay Public Library
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Thunder Bay
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 48.4001 Longitude: -89.31683
  • Current River
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 48.4501 Longitude: -89.18341
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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Thunder Bay Public Library
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