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Hamilton Incline Railway, Ontario, Canada
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Hamilton Incline Railway, Ontario, Canada
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Hamilton Incline Ontario Wentworth
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1. Title: "A Journey Back in Time: The Hamilton Incline Railway, Ontario, Canada" 2. Caption: Step back in time with this image of the Hamilton Incline Railway in Ontario, Canada, taken during the Victorian-Edwardian era. The vintage lantern slide, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to an era of early transportation history. 3. Description: The Hamilton Incline Railway, located in the bustling city of Hamilton, Ontario, was a vital part of the local transportation network during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This photograph, taken from Wentworth Street, offers a unique perspective of the incline railway as it winds its way up the steep hillside. 4. Scene: The image is filled with the charm and character of the era. Horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians can be seen on the streets below, while the incline railway dominates the scene, its iron tracks and wooden cars standing out against the backdrop of the natural landscape. The lantern slide captures the essence of the era, with its muted colors and intricate details. 5. Historical Context: The Hamilton Incline Railway was built in 1892 to provide an efficient and affordable means of transportation for the residents of Hamilton. The railway consisted of a series of inclines, each with its own station, that connected the lower and upper parts of the city. The railway's popularity peaked in the early 20th century, but it eventually fell into disuse with the advent of motorized transportation. 6. Conclusion: This image of the Hamilton Incline Railway is a window into the past, offering a glimpse of a time when transportation was a more intimate and personal experience. The vintage lantern slide, with its intricate details and muted colors, invites us to explore the history of this fascinating piece of Ontario's transportation heritage.
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