Drawing of the Old Log Gaol, 1888. Illustration by William James Thomson. Courtesy of the Toronto Public Library.
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Resource ID
7698
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Illustration by William James Thomas. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library.
Date of Creation
1888
Description
A pen and ink drawing of the Old Log Gaol, rendered by William James Thomson, and reproduced in the Evening Telegram Series “Landmarks of Toronto” in 1888. The drawing depicts Toronto's first jail and hanging yard that occupied what is now King Street East across from Toronto Street.
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Creating toronto, Gaol, Jail, King Street East, John Sullivan
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Tours
Rights
Public Domain
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Drawing of the Old Log Gaol, 1888. Illustration by William James Thomson. Courtesy of the Toronto Public Library.
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