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English: “After the War of 1812, Fort York was rebuilt to provide quarters for 950 men within a defensive wall. Today’s Old Fort York reconstructs the fort of this period.

Note the defensive position of the fort, which was located on a bluff above the lakeshore and protected by Garrison Creek ravine. Later fill has extended the shore and changed the surrounding topography.

The crater at the lakeshore caused by the explosion of the powder magazine in 1813 is marked by 'D'. ”

- Isobel Ganton & Joan Winearls, MAPPING TORONTO'S FIRST CENTURY 1787-1884
Image courtesy Library and Archives Canada: NMC 22819. Winearls, MUC no. 2035
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Source http://oldtorontomaps.blogspot.com/2013/01/1816-nicolls-plan-of-fort-at-york-upper.html
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Gustavus Nicolls    wikidata:Q107258632
 
Gustavus Nicolls
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, Creator:Jean Baptiste Duberger, Junior
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