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William James Topley

William James Topley (1845–1930) was a Canadian photographer.

Also recorded as W. J. Topley

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Topley, W.J. Mr. (Aug. 28, 1908)
William James Topley · Library and Archives Canada does not allow free use of its copyrighted works. See Category:Images from Library and Archives Canada . · Public domain
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Named witnesses
2
Institutions
2
Last revised
18 August 2026

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Biography

Born at Montreal in 1845, died in Vancouver in 1930.

Work by William James Topley is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Musée de la civilisation, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, McCord Stewart Museum and Photography Collection.

Power House and Aluminum Works at Shawinigan Falls, Quebec.

Power House and Aluminum Works at Shawinigan Falls, Quebec.

William James Topley · Library and Archives Canada does not allow free use of its copyrighted works. See Category:Images from Library and Archives Canada .

Photograph of Canadian Senator Peter McLaren

Photograph of Canadian Senator Peter McLaren

William James Topley · Library and Archives Canada does not allow free use of its copyrighted works. See Category:Images from Library and Archives Canada .

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  • Montreal
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  • Vancouver

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 18 August 2026.

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