Canafornian's photos

POSTCARD Date: Posted June 25, 1906 to Miss May Dotten in Gladstone, Manitoba Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Lyall Commercial Notation: Love this sky. Could it be real?

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: Private Postcard with a divided back. In the foreground is a roundhouse, constructed in 1908. In the background, behind the train is the C.P.R. Station and Agent's quarters. This historic building has survived and was moved to the present-day Archibald Historical Museum not far from La Riviere.

POSTCARD Date: Posted on January 26, 1905 from Mrs. E. McKinnon in La Riviere to Mrs. W. H. Swales in Belleview, Ontario. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: The La Riviere brick yards were a boon to the local economy in the early 1900s. built in 1902, it was only in operation for about 5 years. The back of the card shows it was printed as an undivided card - which the writer adapted to the divided back format. See:

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Russell Lang & Co., Winnipeg #13 Notation: Note on Reverse: "This building is a big shop we bought our things in there - Albert from Ned Fred Jack"

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Wood's Drug Store #237815. Photo by Linde. Notation:

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: This real photo image depicts the aftermath of the January 1912 fire that destroyed the fire Hall in Kenora, Ontario. This was Kenora's third Fire Hall - its two predecessors had also been destroyed by fire. Note on Reverse: "Dear Teddie. All that is left of Kenora's Fire Hall. We are all very lonesome. we watch for you every time we move. Lola had moved to the corner when I arrived home. she had been around two [chairs, chains, ?] but finally recovered by evening as Poie [?] came around about 20. K. Annie"

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: This real photo image depicts the aftermath of the January 1912 fire that destroyed the fire Hall in Kenora, Ontario. This was Kenora's third Fire Hall - its two predecessors had also been destroyed by fire. Note on the reverse: "Dear Teddie. I think the rest of the boys are leaving to night. But they can not go without B. he laid off this trip. Dad is busy writing he came in at 8:15 went down wrote until noon then started again. and missed a first one by 20 min you know how he would feel don't you? Hope you found your folks all enjoying good health. Be good and don't forget to write Kenora's people. Annie"

POSTCARD Date: Posted August 31, 1909. Publisher / Photographer: William Woodhouse

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Winnipeg Electric Studio Notation: Unfortunately, the signage on the side of this delivery wagon is difficult to make out due to the sunlight on the white paint (bad camera angle). The "City Dairy" sign is visible, but the lettering below it is unclear - although it looks like it may contain "Paterson". This is the first time that I have encountered attribution to the "Electric Light Studio, Main St., Winnipeg". The AZO stamp box is also of interest. I have not seen it referenced anywhere online - with four small diamonds in the corner. The full image of the reverse side:

POSTCARD Date: Posted from Brandon, Manitoba on what appears to be September 1, 1905. Publisher / Photographer: Johnson's Pharmacy, Rat Portage, ON. #1641 Notation: This is one of a set several full-colour Rat Portage cards that were published apparently prior to the towns name change (to "Kenora") in May of 1905. they do have a divided back so it is likely they were printed sometime between early 1904 and May of 1905.

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: I have similar cards but wanted to add this one because it also shows the two buildings that used to stand side-by-side on the south west corner of Main and Broadway.

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Richards, Photo, and Publisher, Montreal. While not identified as such, this is a Valentine & Sons card attested to by the J.V. number on the front - 109,078. Notation: This card has not been previously listed on the Toronto Postcard Club's data base of Valentine cards. The Rideau Shoe Company was located in Montreal.

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: Although similar to a common colour lithograph postcard by Valentine & Sons, this real photo is taken from a sightly different angle - showing more of the balconies. The small storage shed to the left contains a pile of firewood on the right side. No doubt the shed would have been full in the winter time.

POSTCARD Date: Posted July 1, 1914 to Mrs J. P. Mitchell in Waterman, Illinois. Publisher / Photographer: Edwards Studio, Killarney, Pilot Mound, Manitou Notation: I am assuming these crowds are assembling for a parade. Further up the street, a marching band is assembling. I can't be certain, but it looks like there could be a ceremonial arch at the far end of the street. Note on the reverse reads; "June 30 Dear Bro & Sister & Donald & Gladys. How are you? Ask Annie for some particulars. Am sending her a newspaper. Tomorrow is our big day here July 1st. Jessie is not very well. All have had Pink eye & now chicken pox is starting. Arlene has them, what will be next. Look at X on other side. E." I guess X is someone the recipients would recognize. Sadly, the signs are hard to read. I can only make out Hoffman & Jacobs on one, Confectionery and Baker, Refreshments, and Harnesses on others.

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: Just a nice reminder of a lost treasure in Winnipeg.

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: Great image of the vine-covered gate, hoar frost adorning the shrubbery and the Hotel Fort Garry looming in the misty background.

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: Note(s) on the back read; "All of the streets here are very broad. Lenore Street" "I'm gathering up all the stray cards & photos I can find, & I think they might interest you a little this the street (Lenore St.) I used to work on. Being all new houses & a nicer &newer part of the city, the roads were not finished then but they have been since and look fine. I marked the house I worked in. They all stand separate." At the far end of the block, where Lenore crosses Wolseley, is the north east corner of Laura Secord School. Of particular interest is that the original bell tower can still be seen. At some point in its history (in the 1960s, I believe) the tower was dismantled. Laura Secord School was constructed through 1912 - 1914, but the school was actually in operation beginning in August of 1913 with the 10 rooms that were finished at that point.That would indicate that this photo was likely taken 1913 or later. City records that show when Lenore street was first paved would be helpful in dating it more accurately.