"THE TORONTO, GREY AND BRUCE RAILWAY" - Owen Sound
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
N 44° 34.357 W 080° 56.560
17T E 504552 N 4935476
This plaque sits on the north side of the sound off First St. across from the newer station now a Visitor Center and Museum.
Waymark Code: WM3VF0
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/21/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
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  • Running from Weston to Owen Sound by 1873, the Toronto, Grey and Bruce line facilitated commerce between the agricultural and forest resources of Grey and Bruce counties and Toronto markets. The company was absorbed by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1884.
    Reference: Ontario Heritage Trust.
    • Address or location of plaque: 198 First Street.

    Physical location of plaque: Town

    "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]

    Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Decrepict railway station

    This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure'

    Condition of sign: Good

    Is this a bilingual sign?: No !

    What is the second/third language?: it's English on both sides

    A web-site for more details.: Not listed
    Visit Instructions:
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    Subsequent visits, at another time with photo are acceptable.
    NOTE: All photos must include the 'O.H.P.Plaque' at its location to qualify for a "Visited"
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