Laurier at the Switch, 1900

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Creator

Milton Reesor, Photographer

Media Type

Image

Item Type

Photographs

Description

This photo was taken by local amateur photographer Milton Reesor in 1900. The photo shows a whistle stop in 1900 with former Canadian Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier standing on the observation platform of his private car. The location of the stop is at the Elizabeth Street Switch, a Grand Trunk Railway Depot once located in St. Marys. The Switch was eventually replaced in 1907 by the current Via Station. Laurier is visible on the back right side of the car, wearing a long coat and top hat.

Notes

Condition: Poor - Image is clear. The photo is fairly discoloured and yellowed. A dark blemish at the top of the photo. Top left corner of album page has been torn, corner missing. Album page stained.

Inscriptions

"Sir Wilfrid Laurier at St. Marys. 1900."

Date of Original

1900

Dimensions

Width: 17.5 cm
Height: 11.5 cm

Image Dimensions

Image Width: 11.3cm
Image Height: 8.8cm

Subject(s)

Prime ministers
Railroads
Transportation

Personal Name(s)

Wilfrid Laurier

Local identifier

reesor134

Collection

St. Marys Museum Photo Collection

Language of Item

English

Geographic Coverage

St. Marys

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.25009 Longitude: -81.13304

Donor

Dan O'Toole

Copyright Statement

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Recommended Citation

"Laurier at the Switch, 1900", St. Marys Museum, reesor134.

Location of Original

R. Lorne Eedy Archives

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