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.
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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.
Thousand Islands Bridge, Ontario, Canada
This image is an aerial view of the Thousand Islands Bridge, which connects Canada and the United States over the St. Lawrence River between Ontario and New York. It is distinctive by having three different kinds of bridge form: truss, arch and cable suspension.
The description states:
Aerial View of the Thousand Islands International Bridge — in the heart of the Thousand Islands — Ontario, Canada.
–In total there are five sections to the bridge, which was completed in 1937.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Bulk Loading Terminal, Port Arthur, Ontario
This is an aerial image of two loading docs for bulk materials in the town of Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada.
The description states:
Iron ore from Steep Rock area mines is loaded here onto Lake Boats for shipment to Great Lakes steel mills. Alongside grain is handled by one of many Lakehead elevators. Father along the waterfront is Northern Wood Preservers plant while out in the harbour pulpwood for one of the four Lakehead paper mills is in transit.
Stirret’s Drug Store.
PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO, CANADA
—Port Arthur was merged with Fort William to form the community of Thunder Bay.
This card is unusual as it bears the name of the company where the cards were sold, as a marketing tool for the drug store listed.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Handicraft House, Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
This image shows the large, barn-like structure occupied by the Handicraft House in Tobermory, Ontario.
The description states:
HANDICRAFT HOUSE
Canada’s Finest Gift Shops
Mar & Tobermory
Bruce Peninsula, Ontario
—This business is still active in the same location. It was established here in 1961, so this postcard likely dates from the 1960s.