Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
BR2017.15.29 |
Object Name |
Photograph, Color |
Title |
Eglinton Ave. East bridge at Etobicoke Creek, Day the Bridge was Dismantled |
Description |
A faded colour photograph of a metal bridge over water. Written in red ink on the back is the following: Township of Toronto on Eglinton Ave. East bridge at Etobicoke Creek taken the day the bridge was dismantled. The photograph's colours are very faded making it look purple and yellow. The image shows a metal bridge in the process of being dismantled. It sits on brick abutments and a man is visible on one of them to the left. The bridge is reflected in the water. Trees are visible in the background. |
History |
Eglinton Avenue has previously been referred to as Base Line Road. The original bridge construction over the Etobicoke Creek on this road was constructed of a steel truss design on masonry abutments. It was built around 1890 and had a span of 76 feet with a wooden deck of 18' wide planks. It was also known as Craig's Bridge ca. 1924. Severe flooding caused by Hurricane Hazel in 1954 undermined the footings and by 1957 the bridge was found to be unsafe and was closed to automobile traffic. In 1958 it was recommended that the structure be removed. Contract was awarded to Alfred C. Duck for the removal of the bridge for $850.00. The work was completed by November 13, 1958. A new bridge on Eglinton Avenue over Etobicoke Creek was later constructed in 1962 after the Township of Toronto worked on the reconstruction of the road. References: Etobicoke Historical Society, A Brief History of Etobicoke: From Township to Amalgamation https://www.etobicokehistorical.com/brief-history-of-etobicoke.html Etobicoke Creek Mouth. Toronto Historical Association http://www.torontohistory.net/etobicoke-creek-mouth/ |
People |
Bauldry, Allan |
Copyright |
All rights belong to the Museums of Mississauga |