Corruption, pollution, and the problems of public works provision : the Garrison Creek sewer scandal in late-nineteenth century Toronto

City and the Environment

Auteur :
BRACE, C.

Description :
Author revisits the Garrison Creek sewer scandal to argue that corruption, shoddy workmanship, and patronage deserve to be considered in the history of the city-building process of the North American city during the nineteenth century. In this instance, several city officials and the contractor were held legally responsible for the construction of the sewer at the wrong grade and with inferior bricks and mortar. - (SLD)


Type de document :
Article de monographie

Source :
Historical geography, issn : 1091-6458, 1997, vol. 25, p. 113-123, Références bibliographiques : 52 ref.

Date :
1997

Editeur :
Pays édition : Etats-Unis, Northridge, CA, California State University