Identity area
Reference code
CA ON00156 M/M430-2998 - 3001
Title
Trenton/Seymour Electric & Water Co. Limited Maps
Date(s)
- c. 1910 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
4 maps - of various sizes
Context area
Name of creator
(c. 1907-1914)
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.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by David Pershik (Accession #2018-022).
Content and structure area
Scope and content
4 maps produced for the Trenton Electric & Water Co. Limited and Seymour Power & Electric Co. Limited in the 1910s. The maps contain information regarding water towers, lines and stations.