Prairie Postcard Collection
2,327
2.3K
Souvenir Folder of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, Canada. - Souvenir folder of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada - The Normal School, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Natatorium, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Providence Hospital, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Post Office, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - General Hospital, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Public Library, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Crescent Park, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Buffalo in Wild Animal Park, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - [Union Jack flag] - Main Street, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Main Street looking South to C.P.R. Station, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Crescent Park, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Crescent Park, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Hotel Grant Hall, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - Hotel Harwood, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. - C.P.R. Station, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - Fourth Avenue Bridge, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
1940
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Therapeutic bathsNatatorium (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Providence Hospital (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Bank of Montreal (Moose Jaw, Sask.)General Hospital (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Crescent Park (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Wild Animal Park (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Crescent Park (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Crescent Park (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Grant Hall Hotel (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Hotel Harwood (Moose Jaw, Sask.)C.P.R. Station (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Fourth Avenue Bridge (Moose Jaw, Sask.)
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The Fourth Avenue Bridge, also known as the Thunderbird Viaduct, opened in December 1929.
Topics: Viewbooks, Greeting cards, Souvenirs, Cities & towns, Teachers colleges, Universities &...
Prairie Postcard Collection
1,061
1.1K
Views of Edmonton. - C.P.R. Station & Jasper Ave. Subway, Edmonton, Alta. - Post Office, Edmonton, Alta. - Lemarchand Apt. House, Edmonton, Alta. - High Level Bridge, Edmonton, Alta. - Grand Trunk Pacific Hotel, Edmonton, Alta. - McDougall Methodist Church, Edmonton, Alta. - Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alta. - Mc Cauley School, Edmonton, Alta. - [Back cover from postcard booklet titled "Views of Edmonton"] - Views of Edmonton.
Sep 28, 1910
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McDougall United Church (Edmonton, Alta.)The H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdMay, ByronThe H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdThe H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdLeMarchand Mansion (Edmonton, Alta.)The H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdMay, ByronHigh Level Bridge (Edmonton, Alta.)North Saskatchewan River (Edmonton, Alta.)Alberta Legislature Building (Edmonton, Alberta)The H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdHotel Macdonald (Edmonton, Alta.)The H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdMcDougall United Church (Edmonton, Alta.)The H. Enida Olive Co'y LtdThe H. Enida...
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The decorative front cover from a booklet of 8 postcards. Each card is of a different Edmonton landmark, and although the cards have been torn from their perforated binding, each card is separated from the next with a sheet of tissue paper.
Topics: Viewbooks, Hotels, Hospitals, Railroad stations, Schools, Bridges, Methodist churches, Post...
Prairie Postcard Collection
1,035
1.0K
Souvenir folder of Western Canada - Parliament Building, Winnipeg, Man. - Wheat field in western Canada. - Legislative Buildings, Edmonton, Alta. - Second Ave., Saskatoon, Sask. - C.P.R. Station and Palliser Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. - St. George's Island, Calgary, Alberta. - Public Library, Moose Jaw, Sask. - Crescent Park and War Memorial, Moose Jaw, Sask. - British Columbia Indian Children. - Husky dog team, western Canada. - Mutsinamakan and squaw (Scarcee Indians). - Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Man. - Kissipimi Otunna (Scarcee Squaw). - Parliament Buildings, Regina, Sask. - Victoria Park, Regina, Sask. - Cattle ranch, western Canada - Broncho busting, western Canada - Saddling an outlaw, Western Canada. - Buffalo in Wainwright Park, Alta., Canada. - Threshing scene, Western Canada. - Souvenir folder of western Canada
1920
1920
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Manitoba Legislative Building (Winnipeg, Man.)Legislative Building (Edmonton, Alta.)C.P.R. Station (Calgary, Alta.)Palliser Hotel (Calgary, Alta.)St. George's Island (Calgary, Alta.)Crescent Park (Moose Jaw, Sask.)Assinboine Park (Winnipeg, Man.)Legislative Building (Regina, Sask.)Victoria Park (Regina, Sask.): Publisher
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The front cover of this souvenir booklet of fold-out postcards shows the British North American flag above an aboriginal chief in full dress. A maple leaf motif with a small beaver in the lower right corner is also visible on the cover.
Topics: Viewbooks, Souvenirs, Capitols, Government facilities, Legislative bodies, Croplands, Prairies,...
Prairie Postcard Collection
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1.5K
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Chapman, J. Howard A.Banff National Park (Alta.)Chapman, J. Howard A.Bow River Valley (Alta.)Banff National Park (Alta.)Banff Springs Hotel (Alta.)Chapman, J. Howard A. ChapmanBanff Sanitarium (Alta.)Banff National Park (Alta.)Chapman, J. Howard A.Bow Falls (Alta.)Bow River (Alta.)Banff National ParkChapman, J. Howard A.Cascade Mountain (Alta.)Banff National Park (Alta.)Chapman, J. Howard A.Bow Falls (Alta.)Bow River (Alta.)Banff National Park (Alta.)Chapman, J. Howard A.Cave and Basin National...
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The cover of this booklet containing 12 postcards of photographs from Banff National Park.
Topics: Viewbooks, Greeting cards, Souvenirs, Landscape photographs, National parks & reserves,...
Athabasca Hall, the first official building of the University of Alberta.
Topic: Universities & colleges
Prairie Postcard Collection
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93
1910
1910
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Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd.MackenzieMerchants' Bank of Canada (Edmonton, Alta.): Publisher
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This picture of the Merchants' Bank in Edmonton fills most of the postcard. In the foreground is a cyclist, two horse-drawn vehicles, a pedestrian, and a man with a wheelbarrow doing some manual work outside the bank. [This bank could possibly be the since re-named Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce on Jasper Avenue and 101 street.]
Topics: Banks, Carriages & coaches, Carts & wagons, Cycling, Utility poles
Prairie Postcard Collection
861
861
Souvenir album of Winnipeg, Man. - Souvenir Album of Winnipeg, Man. - C.P.R. Depot, Winnipeg, Man. - Eaton's Store, Winnipeg, Man. - [Inside back cover of postcard booklet] - [Back cover of Souvenir Album of Winnipeg, Man.] - Union Depot, Winnipeg, Man. - City Hall, Winnipeg, Man. - Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Man. - Ft. Garry Gate, Winnipeg, Man. - Wholesale Section, Winnipeg, Man. - Bank of Montreal, Winnipeg, Man. - Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Man. - Winnipeg from the Northwest.
1910
1910
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C.P.R. Depot (Winnipeg, Man.)T. Eaton Co. Store (Winnipeg, Man.)Union Depot (Winnipeg, Man.)Bank of Montreal (Winnipeg, Man.): Publisher
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A bird's eye view of the rail yards and skyline of Winnipeg.
Topics: Viewbooks, Souvenirs, Cities & towns, City & town life, Railroad stations, Street...
Prairie Postcard Collection
458
458
Jasper Park, Alta. - 14th Tee and Fairway, Jasper National Park, Alta. - Athabasca River, Jasper National Park, Alta. - Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alta. - Mt. Edith Cavell, Jasper National Park, Alberta. - Totem pole, Jasper, Alta. - Jasper Park Lodge from Lac Beauvert, Jasper Nat. Park, Alta. - Mount Roche Miette, Jasper National Park, Alta. - Whistlers Mountain from Jasper Pk. Lodge, Alta. - Maligne Gorge Jasper Alta. - Jasper Park, Alta.
1920
1920
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Jasper National Park (Alta.)B.C. Printing & Litho Ltd.Jasper National Park (Alta.)B.C. Printing & Litho Ltd.Jasper National Park (Alta.)B.C. Printing & Litho Ltd.Canadian National RailwaysJasper National Park (Alta.)Canadian National RailwaysB.C. Printing & Litho Ltd.Mount Edith Cavell (Alta.)Jasper National Park (Alta.)B.C. Printing & Litho Ltd.B.C. Printing & Litho Ltd.Beauvert Lake (Alta.)Jasper Park Lodge (Alta.)Jasper National Park (Alta.)B.C. Printing & Litho...
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On the cover of this booklet of 9 fold-out postcards is a stylized graphic of Jasper National Park (formerly known as Jasper Park).
Topics: Viewbooks, Souvenirs, Landscape photographs, National parks & reserves, Golf, Golfers, Rivers,...
Prairie Postcard Collection
486
486
Souvenir view folder of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. - Souvenir View Folder of Brandon Manitoba Canada - Hospital for Mental Diseases, Brandon, Man. - C.P.R. Depot & Yards. Brandon, Man. - Presbyterian Church. Brandon, Man. - Normal School, Brandon, Man. - [Message to Stan from Grace] - [Back of the booklet with a faded postmark] - Brandon General Hospital, Brandon, Man. - Court House. Brandon, Man. - Brandon College, Brandon, Man. - Rosser Ave, Looking West. Brandon, Man. - Prince Edward Hotel, Brandon, Man. - Central Fire Station, Brandon, Man. - Rosser Ave, Brandon, Man. - Exhibition Gates, Brandon, Man.
1940
1940
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Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Brandon College (Brandon, Man.)Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Prince Edward Hotel (Brandon, Man.)Photogelatine Engraving Co., Ltd.Photogelatine Engraving Co.,...
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The entrance to a major agricultural exhibition known as the Dominion Fair, which was hosted by Brandon in 1913 and sponsored by the Federal Department of Agriculture.
Topics: Viewbooks, Souvenirs, Cityscapes, Cities & towns, City & town life, Churches, Hospitals,...
Prairie Postcard Collection
258
258
Recollections of a traveller, Calgary, Alberta - Reflections of a Traveller Calgary, Alberta. - [Inside front cover of booklet.] - [Inside back cover of booklet.] - [Back cover of booklet.] - Burns Block, Calgary, Alta. - The McDougall Block, Calgary, Alta. - In the manufacturing district, Calgary, Alta. - Some Calgary residences - Churches and Hospitals, Calgary , - C.P.R. Gardens, Calgary, Alta. - Eighth Avenue, from Post Office, Calgary, Alta. - Eighth Avenue, Looking East, Calgary, Alta.
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Union Bank of Canada (Calgary, Alta.)
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Another view of Eighth Avenue in Calgary. The structure hanging in the foreground may be a street light.
Topics: Viewbooks, Souvenirs, Cityscapes, Cities & towns, Commercial facilities, Clock towers, City...
Prairie Postcard Collection
92
92
May 13, 1940
05/40
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Photogelatine Engraving Co.Maligne Canyon (Alta.)Jasper National Park (Alta.): Publisher
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View of the Maligne Canyon located in Jasper National Park, Canada.
Topics: Canyons, Rock formations, Caves, Bridges, Cliffs
Exterior view of three hotels in Edmonton: The Royal George, The King Edward, and The Alberta (which appears to be located on Jasper Avenue). Cars are parked in front of The Royal George, while a horse-drawn cart and a trolley car can be seen in front of The Alberta Hotel.
Topics: Hotels, Automobiles, Canada--Alberta--Edmonton
Prairie Postcard Collection
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Souvenir Post Cards of Winnipeg. - Souvenir Post Cards of Winnipeg - [Back cardboard cover of postcard booklet] - Main Street, looking north, Winnipeg, Man. - The Drive Crestwood, Winnipeg, Man. - Ralph Connor's Church, Winnipeg, Man. - Canadian Buffaloes. - [Verso of front red cover] - [ Verso of red cardboard back cover] - Royal Alexandra Hotel, Winnipeg, Man. - Main Street, Winnipeg, Man. - Post Office, Winnipeg, Man. - Court House, Winnipeg, Man. - City Hall, Winnipeg, Man. - Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Man. - Grain Exchange, Winnipeg, Man. - Fort Garry Gate and Dog Train, Winnipeg, Man.
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Clubb, W. J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.St. Stephen's Church (Winnipeg, Man.)Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Clubb, W.J.Fort Garry (Winniepg, Man.): Publisher
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A dog team pulls a man in a sled past the gates of Fort Garry.
Topics: Cities & towns, Viewbooks, Cities & towns, Viewbooks, City & town life, Commercial...
Sightseeing tour. There is a sign in the bus reads Observation Automobile "The Only Way".
Topics: Viewbooks, Cityscapes, Automobiles, Transportation
Indoor scene of the Rotunda looking into the Palm Room in The Fort Garry, The Grand Trunk Pacific Hotel. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling. The photo is taken from the bottom floor looking out into the room with high ceilings and the second level is visible. There are plants throughout the room. Chairs line the walls and doorways to other rooms are visible in the background of the main floor.
Topics: Rotundas, Hotels, Chairs, Plants, Chandeliers, Palm room, Doorways
Coloured photograph of farmers loading a horse-drawn wagons of harvest into a threshing machine
Topics: Agriculture, Farming, Threshing, Threshing machines, Land settlement--Canada
The Purple Lantern was a Chinese restaurant in Edmonton.
Topic: Restaurants
Street featuring Hotel Cambrian and a parked car in The Pas Manitoba.
Topic: Hotels
Interior view of St. Anthony's hospital's hallway in The Pas, Manitoba.
Topics: Hospitals, Passageways
Prairie Postcard Collection
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631
Souvenir Saskatoon, Sask., Canada - Souvenir Saskatoon, Sask. Canada. - C.N.R. Station, Saskatoon, Sask. - Provincial Sanitorium, Saskatoon, Sask. - [Back cover of folder] - Saskatoon from across Saskatchewan River, Sask. - Second Avenue, Saskatoon, Sask. - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sask. - Chemistry Building, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sask. - Normal School, Saskatoon, Sask. - Traffic Bridge, Saskatoon, Sask. - 25th Street Bridge, Saskatoon, Sask. - Municipal Swimming Pool, Saskatoon, Sask.
1939
1939
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Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Novelty Mfg. & Art Co. Ltd.Canadian National Railways Station (Saskatoon, Sask.)Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Saskatoon Tuberculosis Sanatorium (Saskatoon, Sask.)Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Sask.)Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd.Chemistry Building. University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Sask.)Novelty Mfg. & Art Co.,...
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Crowds of people are gathered at what appears to be an outdoor recreational area. Some stand poolside watching others swim.
Topics: Cities & towns, Viewbooks, Railroad stations, Automobiles, Flags, Sanatoriums, Tuberculosis,...
Prairie Postcard Collection
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779
Waterton Nat'l Park, 12 real photographs - Waterton Lake, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. - Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta - Cameron Falls, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. - Bertha Lake, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. - Vimy Mtn. from Akamina Highway, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. - Twin Falls, Hell Roaring Canyon, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. - The Golf Course, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. - Hell Roaring Canyon fron top of Vimy Mtn. Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. - Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. - Mt. Crandall, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. - Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. - Entrance to Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. - Waterton Nat'l Park
May 13, 1940
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Waterton Lakes National Park (Alta.)Waterton Lakes National Park (Alta.)Prince of Wales Hotel (Waterton Lakes National Park, Alta.), Waterton Lakes National Park (Alta.)Cameron Falls (Alta.), Waterton Lakes National Park (Alta.)Bertha Lake (Alta.), Waterton Lakes National Park (Alta.): Publisher
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Entrance to Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta.
Topics: Viewbooks, Souvenirs, Landscape photographs, National parks & reserves, Lakes & ponds,...
Prairie Postcard Collection
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251
Dec 9, 1910
12/10
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Jasper National Park (Alta.)Athabasca River (Alta.)Jasper National Park (Alta.)Jasper National Park (Alta.)Jasper National Park (Alta.)Jasper National Park (Alta.)Athabasca River (Alta.)Jasper National Park (Alta.)Jasper National Park (Alta.)Jasper National ParkJasper National Park (Alta.)Rocky Mountains (Alta.): Publisher
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The front cover of a booklet of 8 postcards that, despite the generic title, are specifically from Jasper National Park.
Topics: Viewbooks, Souvenirs, National parks & reserves, Mountains, Rivers, Landscape photographs,...
Giant Tyrannosaurus Rex model in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.
Topics: Dinosaurs, Sculpture
A souvenir card folder including ten images with the following captions: Mt. Edith Cavell; Maligne Canyon; Athabasca Falls; Lac Beauvert and Pyramid Mountain; Maligne Lake; Jasper Raven Totem Pole; Mt. Kerkeslin and Athabasca River; Mt. Esplanade; Pocahontas Drive; The Ramparts and Amethyst Lake; the Athabasca River.
Topics: Viewbooks, Souvenirs, National parks & reserves, Landscape photographs
Classic painting of dogs playing poker.
Topics: Poker, Dogs, Paintings
Assiniboia Hall, built in 1912, was a male student residence until renovations were begun in the '70s.
Topics: Universities & colleges, Educational facilities, Art education
Exterior of a convent building with a fence in front.
Topic: Convent
Live Music Archive
Librivox Free Audio
Metropolitan Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Internet Arcade
Console Living Room
Books to Borrow
Open Library
TV News
Understanding 9/11
