Archival film footage of the Great Fire of 1904 reveals fascinating scenes of early Toronto, the streets, stores, citizens along with turn of the century fire-fighting methods. The fire erased 20 acres of the downtown financial district and caused $10 million dollars of damage. This vignette also features one of the old hose towers that is still in existence in the City along with the evolution of fire-fighting equipment from horse-drawn wagons to today’s sophisticated fire engines. See the Toronto 175 category for more episodes and information.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.