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Canadian Lock, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

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This image shows a view of the lock door for the Canadian Lock on the Canadian side of the Soo Locks.

“Plastichrome” by Colourpicture., Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A.


The description states:
THE CANADIAN LOCK
As seen from the observation deck of the Diesel operated vessel “Messenger”. Opened in 1895 by the Dominion of Canada, the Canadian Lock is 900 feet long, 60 feet wide, 17 feet deep with a lift of 22 feet. Cost $2,500,000. A majority of the passenger boats use this lock.
–The lock has been deactivated and is part of the Sault Ste. Marie Canal Historic District. At its construction, it was the first electrically operated lock in the world.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.

Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC Canada

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This image is of the historic landmark hotel in the center of Victoria, British Columbia known and the Empress Hotel.

Published by Coast Publishers, Co., Ltd., Vancouver, Canada


The description states:
VICTORIA, B.C., CANADA
Flower baskets and Empress Hotel
–The hotel was completed in 1908, and currently has 464 rooms, and has passed through several owners over the century of operation.
This car was used and is dated 19 July 1963.

Franciscan Sisters Chapel, Quebec, Canada

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This image shows nuns of the Franciscan Order in their chapel of Quebec City, Canada.

Librairie Garneau Ltd., Quebec


There is no description on the back of this card.
This is a typical black and white photo which has been hand colored to enhance it’s value in a time when color postcards were becoming more common and affordable.
With the decline in membership in such orders, this structure was no longer actively used and was abandoned in 1987. With the passing of time the chapel and adjoining convent building became less desirable, and in 2008 was under threat of demolition.
A recent photo of the location shows the building is intact in its current location, though adjacent land has indeed been developed as a condo complex.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Champlain’s Monument, Dufferin Terrace, Quebec City, Quebec

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This image shows the imposing Champlain’s Monument as it overlooks the waterfront of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

The Photogelatine Engraving Co., Limited, Ottawa


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.

Road Entrance, Blue Water Bridge, Point Edward, Ontario

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This image shows the main administrative building for the entrance to the Blue Water Bridge, located between Point Edward, Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan.

The Photogelatine Engraving Co., Limited, Ottawa


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

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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.

The Photogelatine Engraving Co., Limited, Ottawa


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

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This image shows the American side of the Peace Bridge, which links Port Erie in Canada to Buffalo, New York, in the United States.

Published by F. H. Leslie, Ltd., Niagara Falls, Canada


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

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 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.

Published by the Gananoque Reporter, Gananoque, Ontario


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

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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.

Published by the Gananoque Reporter, Gananoque, Ontario


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

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This image shows a view of the botanical gardens in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Souvenir Agencies – 1231 Bleury Street – Montreal, 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.