The Toronto-Hamilton Highway Commission (THHC) was formed in 1914 to build a better road between Toronto and Hamilton. Through Oakville this was Colborne Street or Lakeshore Road. Work began in 1915 on the first concrete highway in Ontario. An interesting and strange mix of machinery was brought together for the highway's construction - including 24" gauge construction trains.
The book features a whole special section with 21 photographs illustrating this engineering feat which was officially opened in November of 1917.
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