The photographer travelled under the Point Ellice (Bay Street) Bridge. In 1896, this was the site of a horrific accident when a streetcar designed to carry 60 people was drastically overloaded with 142 passengers, collapsed under the weight. 55 people died in what still stands as North America’s worst streetcar incident.

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This Hallmark Heritage Society project was funded by the HBC Foundation and the BC150-Heritage Legacy Fund

Project manager and researcher: Helen Edwards

Principal Photography & Consultant: Ron Bukta, West Ventures Photography