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Framed Print of The University of Toronto after the fire, 1890. Creator: Paterson
The University of Toronto after the fire, 1890. The destruction of the finest public building in Canada dedicated to educational purposes was a disaster that has excited general regret. It was on Feb. 14, by a fire accidentally caused through dropping a tray of petroleum lamps, in preparing festive illuminations, that the University of Toronto was burnt down. The library, museum, and the class and lecture-rooms, with their contents, have all been destroyed...The spread of the fire was so rapid that there was little chance of saving anything. A small number of the specimens in the museum and some of the scientific apparatus were brought out by the students, but were mostly broken while being removed. The library contained 33, 000 volumes, which are valued by the librarian at about 100, 000 dols. and many of them cannot be replaced. Some hundred volumes only were saved. It is impossible correctly to estimate the total loss, but the building and contents are valued at 1, 500, 000 dols. The total insurance amounts to only 160, 000 dols. Notwithstanding the fire, the work of the University has not been interfered with; and the 1500 students of the University resumed their attendance at lectures on the Monday following the fire'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 49066221
Aftermath Books Burned Burnt Canada Catastrophe Destruction Destructive Disaster Ontario Paterson Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada University
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 15.8cm (9.6" x 6.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
