Picture St. Marys

London Bridge, St. Marys

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Postcards
Description
This image is one in a series of postcards from the Reg Near collection. It depicts the London Bridge, looking east, which spans Trout Creek. The London Bridge was constructed in 1857 after a new branch of the Grand Trunk Rail line was opened. The first trains passed over the bridge in 1858, and the bridge is still in use today for VIA Rail.

This postcard is used but not dated.
Notes
Condition: Fair - Wear on all edges and corners, slight crease on left edge, discolouration throughout.
Inscriptions
"London Bridge, St Mary's, Canada"
Dimensions
Width: 13.4 cm
Height: 4.7 cm
Image Dimensions
Image Width: 13.3cm
Image Height: 4.1cm
Subject(s)
Personal Name(s)
Near, Reg.
Local identifier
RN7_164
Collection
Reg Near Postcards
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.2615685085422 Longitude: -81.1394343862915
Donor
Reg Near
Copyright Statement
Copyright status unknown. Responsibility for determining the copyright status and any use rests exclusively with the user.
Recommended Citation
"London Bridge, St. Marys." St. Marys Museum, RN7_164.
Location of Original
R. Lorne Eedy Archives
Terms of Use
Reproduction of digital objects is restricted to fair use for personal research or study; any other use must be done with permission of copyright holder. As per request of donors on behalf of Reg Near, the original collection is to remain in the St. Marys Museum building and kept in the archival vault at all times. Retrieval from the vault is allowed for viewing under supervision of St. Marys Museum staff only.
Reproduction Notes
This image is a watermarked low resolution reproduction. High resolution images are available at the St. Marys Museum for a fee.
Contact
St. Marys Museum
Email:museum@town.stmarys.on.ca
Website:
Agency street/mail address:

177 Church Street South,

P.O. Box 998,

St. Marys, Ontario.

N4X 1B6

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