Name/Title
The Canadian National Railway's Burnt BridgeEntry/Object ID
2021.1782.01Tags
Capreol, Ontario, Town of Capreol, Old Diversion, Canadian National, Canadian NorthernDescription
Black and white photograph showing the Canadian National Railway's burnt bridge. The bridge was originally used as part of the original main line, on the west side of the Vermillion River.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Collodion PrintAspect Ratio
1:1Subject
Canadian NationalSubject Person or Organization
Canadian NationalSubject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Capreol, OntarioCity
Greater SudburyCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaState/Province
OntarioContext
The Old Diversion was created as a result of the creation of the Canadian Northern Railway's line, on the west side of the Vermillion river. It was originally the main line, used by Canadian Northern between 1906 and 1915 for the run from Toronto ON to Capreol ON. The main line was moved in 1911 to the east side of the Vermillion to make the connection to the branch line from North Bay. The Old Diversion was home to approximately eight families between the 1920s and 1940s. The families who lived there had no electricity or running water. However, by 1952 all of the buildings and houses were abandoned and demolished.Collection
Canadian National, Capreol History, The OId DiversionCataloged By
Kat BezaireMade/Created
Date made
circa 1930Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
* Untyped Place
Capreol, OntarioCity
Greater SudburyCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaState/Province
OntarioEthnography
Cultural Region
* Untyped Cultural Region
Capreol, OntarioCity
Greater SudburyCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaState/Province
OntarioInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Reverse side of photographTranscription
"Burnt Bridge (CNR) Capreol, ON"Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
InkNotes
Written by donorLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Bridge, RailroadNomenclature Primary Object Term
BridgeNomenclature Sub-Class
Transportation StructuresNomenclature Class
StructuresNomenclature Category
Category 01: Built Environment ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Photo NumberOther Number
P004Location
Location
Shelf
Capreol History SectionRoom
Dale Wilson Reference LibraryBuilding
NORMHC Heritage Centre, Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre* Untyped Location
Capreol, OntarioCategory
StorageDate
December 30, 2021Condition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
FadingDate Examined
Dec 30, 2021Examined By
Kat BezaireMaterials
photograph paper, inkNotes
The photograph is slightly blurry, assumed to be a result of the type of camera it was taken onProvenance
Provenance Detail
Capreol HistoryPlace
* Untyped Place
Capreol, OntarioCity
Greater SudburyCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaState/Province
OntarioProvenance Detail
Canadian NationalOwner/Agent
Canadian NationalRole
Owner/PublisherPlace
City
Montreal, QuebecState/Province
QuebecCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaAcquisition Method
GiftProvenance Detail
Sudbury HistoryPlace
City
Greater SudburyCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaState/Province
OntarioCreated By
normhclibrary@gmail.comCreate Date
December 30, 2021Updated By
normhclibrary@gmail.comUpdate Date
January 5, 2022
