Tag Archives: Canada

Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

This is a dramatic night view of the Canadian Parliament buildings located in the national capitol of Ottawa. The perspective is from the back side of the main building, showing the large circular structure prominently.

National News Company, Ottawa


The description on the back states:
OTTAWA, Ontario
Canada’s Capital. A picture of beauty is the winter setting of Canada’s Parliament Buildings.
–The use of capital references the city of Ottawa. Capitol would refer to the buildings pictured themselves. This picture was probably taken in the 1960s.

Admin Building, U of Western Ontario, London, Canada

This image is of the Romanesque revival University of Western Ontario Administration Building. The campus is located in London, Ontario, Canada.

The Photogelatine Engraving Co. Ltd., Toronto


The description states:
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA
— This is probably a colorized version of a black and white original. The marks in the upper left are from the cancellation machine. This card was used, and postmarked July 30, 1952.

Diplomat Motel, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

This image illustrates another of the typical urban motels of the period. The Diplomat Motel is a three story structure, unusual for the time.

Soo Photo Service, Ltd.


The description on the back states:
The Diplomat Motel
844 Queen E. at Pim St.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Ph. 705-254-4371 P6A-2B2
Close to shopping and restaurants
30 Modern Units, Air Conditioned, Individual Thermostats, 4 Piece Baths, Wall to Wall Broadloom, Color T. V. and Phones, Free Underground Parking is also Provided.
Your Hosts – Alex and Rose Lang
–The Broadloom refers to the type of carpets installed, but it is not known what a 4 piece bath describes. The establishment is still present in this same building and location.

Festival Theatre Hall, Stratford, Canada

This image shows the proscenium stage of the Festival Theatre in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. The venue hosts the world famous and long running Stratford Festival. It features Shakespeare plays and other popular subjects from the late Spring through early Fall.

Canadian Post Card Co., Ltd, Toronto


The description on the card states:
Auditorium and Stage of
THE FESTIVAL THEATRE
Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Seating 2258, the auditorium of this unique theatre is semicircular, built in arena style. Constructed at a cost of more than $2,000,000, its productions are annually seen by more than 250,000 people.
–The venue still exists and looks almost the same today. This card was used, and dates from the 1960s.

Casa Loma Guide, Toronto, Canada

This is an unusual subject. The guides at the Casa Loma house in Toronto would present these personalized photos to their tour at the end of their visit. This photo is of Marilynn Malach, whose autograph is attached to the bottom of the photo.

Bev Best Photographers, Toronto


The description on the back states:
CASA LOMA is operated by The Kiwanis Club of West Toronto Inc.
Proceeds for Charitable Work.
This little souvenir of your visit to Casa Loma is presented to you by your guide.
–It is not known if this was a universal practice among the various guides, or if this practice continues to the present day.
The card dates from the 1960s.

Casa Loma Exit, Toronto, Canada

This shows the same aspect as the first photo, but from the exit side as indicated by the signs on the fence posts either side of the driveway. This formal entrance does not have the terrace that surrounds the other sides of the house, which also overlook the gardens.

“Plastichrome” by Colourpicture, McKinnon Bldg, Toronto, Canada


The house took 300 workers three years to complete. It is full of towers, secret passages and unusual rooms.
There is no caption on this card, which dates from the 1960s.

Casa Loma Side View, Toronto, Canda

This image is of the shorter side of Casa Loma, with a peek a the longer aspect to the right, where the main tourist access is, provided by a broad, two level terrace. The terrace seen here almost encircles the building.

“Plastichrome” by Colourpicture, McKinnon Bldg, Toronto, Canada


The building alone contains almost 65,000 square feet of interior space.
There is no caption on the back of this photo. The image dates from the 1960s.

Casa Loma Garden View, Toronto, Canada

This view moves to a different aspect of the gothic revival mansion called Casa Loma, seen this time from the gardens.

“Plastichrome” by Colourpicture, McKinnon Bldg, Toronto, Canada


The gardens are over 5 acres in size, and can be viewed by visitors along with the building.
There is no caption on the back of this card. This image dates from the 1960s.

Casa Loma Entrance, Toronto, Canada

This week begins with a view of the driveway leading to the car shelter entrance to Casa Loma, originally a private home and now a museum and historical landmark. The structure is seven floors in total, and over 64,700 square feet in size.

Royal Specialty Sales, Toronto, Canada


The only description on the back of these cards is:
CASA LOMA
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
–This image can be conclusively dated to the 1960s by the automobiles parked in the lower right corner.

Labrador, Canada Fishing Scene

This image features boats and pots used in lobster fishing in the Canadian Maritime province of Labrador.

Colour Photo by Rocky Schulstead


The description states simply:
LOBSTER POTS
Battle Harbour, Labrabor, Canada
— Battle Harbour was once a permanent fishing station but is now only used during the summer. It changed after resettlement in the 1960s.
This card was used and is dated 1965.