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- c. 1910 (Creation)
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1 linen map, 42 x 63 cm
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Administrative history
A surveying firm composed of William Gregory Chace (b. 1875 - d. 1937), John George Gale Kerry (b. 1867) and Cecil B. Smith.
The work completed by the firm resulted in the establishment of the Toronto Hydro-Electric System.
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Donated by David Pershick (Accession #2018-022).
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Scope and content
An original map produced for the Trenton Electric & Water Co. Limited, concerning proposed transmission lines within the Township of Sidney. However, the map also features railways, roads and land boundaries. Circa 1910. Scale: 50 chains = 1 inch. Map composed by Smith, Kerry and Chace Engineers located in Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver.
Donated by David Pershick.
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In poor condition (stained).
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Photographed and available online at https://www.flickr.com/photos/cabhc/48249749307/