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On April 19, 1904, fire broke out on Wellington Stree, just west of Bay Street. The fire burned for 9 hours before it was brought under control. By the end, 104 buildings were destroyed.

This image shows the aftermath of the fire, taken from the…

On April 19, 1904, fire broke out on Wellington Stree, just west of Bay Street. The fire burned for 9 hours before it was brought under control. By the end, 104 buildings were destroyed.

It was reported in the Toronto News next day (April 20th)…

Fire (1904); aftermath of fire, Front St. W., w. of Yonge St

The fire started on evening of April 19. Over 100 buildings were destroyed.
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Yorkville Library in 1907

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