Who built the Grand Trunk Railroad?
Aston Webb
Built by Aston Webb, the 7 storey building was built in 1907 with the banner The Grand Trunk Railway of Canada on 4 Warwick House Street and Canadian National Railway on Cockspur Street.
Where did the Grand Trunk Railway go?
In late 19th Century, the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada was the major railroad in the Province of Canada (Ontario and Quebec), connecting Toronto to Montreal.
How long was the Grand Trunk Railway?
The Grand Trunk Railway of Canada (GTR) is sometimes confused with its subsidiary, the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, a 4,800 km system built in the early 20th Century from Winnipeg to Canada’s Pacific Coast.
When did the Grand Trunk Western Railroad start?
In January of 1923 the Grand Trunk Railway and its affiliates joined the new conglomerate, thus forming the modern Canadian National system. As a means of further corporation simplification the Grand Trunk Western Railroad (GTW) was born on November 1, 1928 to operate all rail assets between Detroit and Chicago.
How did the Grand Trunk Railway get financed?
It is financed by a group of private British investors and fronted by Sir Francis Hincks, who is determined to build a main trunk line for eastern Canada.
Where was the Grand Trunk Railway in Toronto?
An 1884 fire insurance map of Toronto showing the two Grand Trunk roundhouses just west of Union Station. Courtesy of Goad’s Atlas. After rapidly moving towards separation from Britain, Canada’s confederation happened on July 1 st, 1867. The British colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into the Dominion of Canada.
What was the standard gauge of the Grand Trunk Railway?
Common during 19th century railway construction in British colonies, GTR built to a broad gauge (Provincial Gauge) of 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm); however, this was changed to the standard gauge of 4 ft 8 1⁄ 2 in (1,435 mm) between 1872 and 1885 to facilitate interchange with U.S. railroads.