WP1997 WPG - SKATING (2 BICYCLES)

POSTCARD

Date: Unposted, but accompanied my card WP1996 which was dated January, 1914.

Publisher / Photographer: Lyall Commercial

Notation: Note on the reverse identifies this incorrectly as a scene on the Red River, but reads: "This is a skating rink on the red river Winnipeg the ice now in places is about 3 foot thick not much fear of falling in there."

I like the two bicycles at the bottom of the stairs - apparently winter cycling was not uncommon back then. Also enjoy the small skating rink fenced in by benches and designated for "Fancy Skating".