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The Great Fire of Toronto of 1904 destroyed a large section of Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada on April 19, 1904. It was the second such fire for the city in its history. Incident. Fire insurance map depicting the area damaged by the fire.
This documentary delves into the history of the Great Toronto Fire of 1904, a catastrophic event that reshaped Toronto's landscape. Using a mix of archival footage, photographs, and expert...
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Apr 21, 2020 · On 19 April 1904, a fire swept through 20 acres of Toronto ’s industrial core. By the time firefighters contained it, the blaze had destroyed at least 98 buildings. The fire incurred around $10 million in losses and left thousands unemployed. One person died in its aftermath.
Jul 28, 2014 · The Great Toronto Fire was a devastating blaze that destroyed 122 buildings and put 5,000 people out of work. The fire started in a clothing warehouse on Wellington Street and quickly spread...
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- Library and Archives Canada
The Great Toronto Fire - April 19, 1904. The exact cause of the fire was never determined but it levelled nearly 20 acres of land and over 5,000 jobs were lost, at least temporarily.
Apr 20, 2018 · The Great Fire of 1904 clearly demonstrated Toronto’s inadequate firefighting infrastructure to deal with such a large-scale fire.
Nov 7, 2012 · Archival film footage of the Great Fire of 1904 reveals fascinating scenes of early Toronto, the streets, stores and citizens along with turn of the century fire-fighting methods.
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- Anne Martin
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