This image shows the imposing Champlain’s Monument as it overlooks the waterfront of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
There is no description on the back of this card.
The monument is to Samuel de Champlain, the founder of New France and Quebec City in 1608. He holds a place and stature in Canadian history, and particularly French Acadian history, as the Father of New France.
This postcard was used and likely dates from the 1940s.
Month: January 2017
Road Entrance, Blue Water Bridge, Point Edward, Ontario
This image shows the main administrative building for the entrance to the Blue Water Bridge, located between Point Edward, Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan.
There is no description on the back of this card. The legend on the front states:
Driveway Entrance to Blue Water International Bridge, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
–The Blue Water Bridge is a now dual span bridge that was completed in 1938, with the second bridge being built alongside in 1997.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.
Blue Water Bridge, Point Edward, Ontario
This image shows the road deck and truss design of the Blue Water Bridge, which links the cities of Port Huron, Michigan and Point Edward, Ontario.
There is no description on the back of this card. The legend on the front states:
Blue Water Bridge over St. Clair River at Point Edward, near Sarnia, Ontario, Canada — 29
–This card is typical of many in this collection, as it is a photograph which has been manually colored for printing, as well as having some artistic work done in the background to enhance the sky.
The car visible in the image indicates this is likely from the 1940s.
Peace Bridge, Fort Erie, Ontario
This image shows the American side of the Peace Bridge, which links Port Erie in Canada to Buffalo, New York, in the United States.
There is no description on the back of this card. The legend on the front states:
PEACE BRIDGE, OVER NIAGARA RIVER, CONNECTING BUFFALO, N.Y. AND FORT ERIE, ONTARIO S-46
— The through truss section near the American bank of the Niagara River actually crosses over the Black Rock Canal. It was completed in 1927 as the first Great Lakes bridge between the US and Canada from Niagara Falls to Minnesota.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.
Thousand Islands Bridge Lookout, Ontario, Canada
This image shows the Thousand Islands Bridge from ground level, and with all three of the different spans shown in the image. The truss span is in the left background, the arch span in the center above and behind the car shown driving along the river, and the suspension span shows just the first tower to the far right.
The description states:
THOUSAND ISLANDS
Ontario, Canada
One of the name beautiful scenes and lookouts on Canadian Scenic Highway No. 401. The Thousand Islands International Bridge in the background.
–Such shoulder stopping places were common on highways in the mid-20th century, as traffic volumes were lower as well as speeds. They were eliminated on the later Interstate Highways in favor of formal vista points and rest stops to separate traffic from parked cars and pedestrians.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Boldt Castle, Thousand Islands, Ontario
This image shows a corner of the imposing Boldt Castle, a private home built by George Boldt, the general manager of two prestigious hotels in New York. It is a typical example of the extravagance of the Gilded Age.
The description states:
BOLDT CASTLE ON HEART ISLAND
One of the principal attractions among the 1000 Islands and a regular stop for 1000 Island Cruise Boats.
1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
–The structure was never completed, as it was intended as a gift to the builder’s wife, who died during construction, after which work was abandoned.
Boldt Castle was acquired by the 1000 Islands Commission to maintain the property, which includes many outbuildings and structures on another island as well. However, the building has also been completed and modernized for more productive use and contains designs and materials not from the original work.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Jardin Botanique (Botanical Garden), Montreal, Canada
This image shows a view of the botanical gardens in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The description is in French and English, as required by Quebec law. First the French:
Le parterre des plantes vivaces
JARDIN BOTANNIQUE
Parc municipal, le Jardin botanique possède une collection de 10,000 variétés des plantes de nombreux jardins, d’excellents services d’enseignement et de renseignements qui lui entaillé un place enviable de par le monde.
And now in English:
The Parterres
THE BOTANICAL GARDEN
Montréal, Qué.
Part of the Park System, the Botanical Garden has a collection of 10,000 varieties of plants displayed in numerous gardens and is an internationally recognized source of botanical information and research.
–This postcard was used and is dated 28 June 1962.
Motel Auberge du Boulevard Laurier, Quebec, Canada
This image shows a view of the Motel Auberge du Blvd. Laurier, a large but fairly conventional motel for the era.
The description states:
Motel
Auberge du Blvd. Laurier Inc.
Quebec Bridge, Quebec 10, Canada
Telephone (area 418) 653-7221
Located on route 2 North side of Quebec Bridge, at the traffic circle — junction of routes no. 1-2-3-5-9-15-23 and 54. L’Auberge du Blvd Laurier is one of the finest and most modern Motels in Canada with 140 units, steam heated and fully air-conditioned, individually controlled, with tub, shower, radio, television, and telephone. Dining room, coffee shop, Bar and Irving Service Station. Large, heated swimming pool and wading pool. 100’x64′.
—The motel still exists at the present location, but after being purchased by a larger chain has been completely reconstructed with more modern buildings and rooms, and fewer total units.
The cars in this image indicate it dates from the 1950s.
Thousand Islands Tourist Boat, Ontario
This image shows a typical day boat transporting sightseers through the Thousand Islands area of Ontario Canada. This particular section is known as Lost Channel.
The description states:
CRUISE BOATS IN LOST CHANNEL
Thousand Islands, Ontario, Canada
—The tours are still conducted, and as might be expected, the boats have been considerably expanded and upgraded since this picture was taken.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Thousand Islands Bridge Arch Section, Ontario
This image shows the same bridge as yesterday, but instead focuses more closely on the center of the previous image, where the arch section of the bridge was shown.
The description states:
THE ARCH SPAN of the 1000 Islands International Bridge, joining the United States and Canada, and is one of the three spans on the Canadian side of the 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada.
–Two other spans complete the connection within the boundary of the United States. The entire bridge is operated by an international bridge authority.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.