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P5198

ID Number: P5198
Item Name: Image
Title: The Ferry Union / Le traversier Union
Title (Fre): Le traversier Union
Date: ca. 1860-1869
Description: Black and white photograph of the Great Western Railway ferry "Union"; there are several people standing on the main and second decks of the ferry, to the right of the photograph; there are two smoke stacks on top of the ferry and "UNION" is painted onto the side;
History: The ferry was built in 1857 and linked up the Great Western Railway with the Michigan Central Railroad at Detroit. Passengers could remain on board all night.
Place made: Canada - Ontario - Windsor
Collection Name: Museum Windsor

Topic

Detroit River / Rivière Détroit

Subjects

Ferries / Traversiers

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