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[Victoria Bridge - inauguration]

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Date:

25 Aug. 1860.

Reference:

R3523-33-8-E, Volume number: 1

BAN no.:

1998-01202-6

Item no. (creator):

p. 53, bottom right(56), Blackwell Album

Type of material:

Photographs

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

5141675

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Reminiscences of North America I [Blackwell Album].

[Full page] [Opening of Victoria Bridge]

[Victoria Bridge - inauguration]
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Date(s):

25 Aug. 1860.

Place:

Montreal, QC:

Place of creation:

Québec (Province)

Extent:

1 photograph : b&w print.

Language of material:

English

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Photograph on album page (e011853428) commemorating the visit of H.R.H. Prince of Wales and the inauguration of the Victoria Bridge at Montreal in 1860.

On August 25, 1860, the final stone was laid, and the final rivet driven by H.R.H. Prince of Wales.

This photograph shows a view of the spectators located atop of the walls of the bridge, looking towards the tunnel opening. Officials have gathered on scaffolding erected against the pier, where the final stone would be ceremonially laid. Over the pier was an arched board, bearing the royal arms and the words "Finis coronat opus", and concealing the mechanisms for lowering the final stone into place on the pier.

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Blackwell Album

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Private
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Graphic (photo)

[Consultation90 Open]
To be viewed with the assistance of a photo or art archivist or custodian. No restriction on use for research, reproduction, or publication.

Volume [R3523] 1

[Consultation 90 Open]

Copy negative PA-205499

[Consultation 90 Open]

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Credit: William Notman / Library and Archives Canada / PA-205499
Copyright: Expired.
Restrictions: Nil.

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