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Hello Greg --
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The Brantford maps I found at the Brantford Public Library were published by the Canadian Underwriters Association. The maps I found date from 1965 but appear to have been updated for years before then. I also have a copy of a much older fire insurance map and illustration that shows a fascinating map and perspective drawing of the Massey-Harris factory in Brantford. The map dates from before 1920 but I don't recall the date exactly. I'll look up the publisher of that map when I get home -- will let you know. I found I was able to get what I was looking for by calling the library and asking for "fire insurance maps" and "any maps at all, whatever, I'll take anything!". They knew what I meant by "fire insurance maps". A man / company by the name of Charles Goad also published insurance maps and city plans. I know that Goad did a rather thorough series for Ontario cities in the late 19th century -- I'm not sure if Goad covered other areas of Canada as well, but I think he may have. I've seen Goad maps for sites in Toronto and they are similar in style to the Brantford maps and what I have seen of Sanborn maps. I believe Goad also covered British cities. Locations to try for maps: * libraries * city/town halls * local historical societies and museums * county offices * I've not tried it, but how about insurance brokers and offices? Hope this helps! Thanks -- Jon jonp@... --- In small-layout-design@y..., cpr_fan@r... wrote:
... does anyone know what the Canadian equivalent is to Sanborn or |
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Greg Williams
Excellent, exactly what I needed to know. CPR abandoned the line in the town near where I live in the late eighties and early nineties. I am hoping to find some detailed info on the industries served and track arrangements.
I know that McCain foods was one of their customers as they were in opposition of the abandonment. One resource I did find was the National Transportation Agency website. It has Orders and Decicions dating back to the late eighties. This covers information on the railways requests to abandon lines and the public opposition. click on rulings. == Greg Williams Argyle, New Brunswick Canada cpr_fan@... _____________________________________________________________ Visit today! Get your free @RRmail.com e-mail account from ! |
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Hello Greg --
Thanks for the NTA link -- will check it out later tonight! The other insurance map publisher was (is?) -- "Plan Department of the Associated Mutual Insurance Companies" Not sure if "Associated Mutual Insurance Company(ies)" was an independent entity or if it was a common resource shared by many companies. The map of the Brantford Massey-Harris plant produced by them dates from August 3, 1920. Notes on the various on-site structures appear to date from 1882. Not sure if the company was making plans from 1882 or simply documenting when structures were built. The map shows the TH&B sidings that served the plant as well as what manufacturing processes were carried out in each part of the plant. This information is invaluable for determining what got shipped where -- should be very helpful for determining car loads and car types and operations. Good luck on finding your local information! Thanks -- Jon --- In small-layout-design@y..., Greg Williams <cpr_fan@r...> wrote: Excellent, exactly what I needed to know. CPR abandoned the line inthe town near where I live in the late eighties and early nineties. I am hoping to find some detailed info on the industries served and track arrangements. opposition of the abandonment. One resource I did find was the National Transportation Agency website. It has Orders and Decicions dating back to the late eighties. This covers information on the railways requests to abandon lines and the public opposition.
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