History of the islands and the steam-powered ferry that cruised the Toronto harbour for 50 years, retired and made a triumphant comeback in 1976. Internals clean, tight and unmarked. Good plus to Very Good minus condition. Rubbing to cover corners and spine with some creasing. Square 4to (10" x 10"). 96 pages well-illustrated with archival B&W photos. Scarced signed copy.

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Title

Trillium and Toronto Island

Publisher

Peter Martin Associates, Toronto

Publication Date

1976

Language

English

ISBN 10

088778142X

ISBN 13

9780887781421

Binding

Pictorial Wraps

Signed

*** Signed By Author ***

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Canadian History

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The year was 1910 and signs of progress were in the air. That June, a new steam ferry for the Toronto Island Company was launched and christened the Trillium . Only briefly mentioned in the local dailies at the time, the double-end, side-padded island ferry cruised the waters of Toronto Bay for nearly fifty years. After forty-six years of service, the Trillium retired in 1956, only to be saved from the scrap yard in 1973. The Trillium made its second debut in 1976 as a fully operational steam ferry and is still in service today. As the Trillium reaches the century mark, Mike Filey revisits the history of this fascinating Canadian ship. With a new preface and updated photographs, including some in colour. Filey traces Trillium's remarkable rise, fall, and rebirth in a book that honours one of Toronto's most interesting treasures.

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In June 1910, the new steam ferry for the Toronto Island Company was launched and christened the Trillium. As it reaches the century mark, Mike Filey revisits the history of the memorable Canadian landmark. With updated photographs, Filey traces the Trillium's remarkable rise and fall and commemorates one of Toronto's finest treasures.

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