"C.N.R. Bridge, Saskatoon"
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| Database ID | 36100 | |
| Institution | Saskatoon Public Library Local History Room | |
| Fonds/Collection | General Photographs Collection | |
| File/Item Reference | Bridges - Canadian Northern, LH-274 (Subject Collection) | |
| Postcard message | [?] 1914 Dear [?] Sorry I did not see you & bid you good.bye. [?] was anxious to get on his way as it was [?] only as far as Bradwell that night. Many thanks for your [?] to me. It is [ ? ]. Your sincere friend E.W. End of message and address covered by sticker. | |
| Scope and content | Three-colour postcard showing horses pulling a wagon along the bank of the South Saskatchewan River, probably the Nutana side. The CNR bridge, built in 1905 with concrete piers, spans the river. This bridge was rebuilt several times. Canadian Northern Railway was absorbed by Canadian National in 1923. Typescript on back says 1916, but message says "September 4, 1914". Title and information from Local History Room catalog. Postcard damaged on right side. | |
| Physical description/extent | 1 postcard; 8.5 x 14 cm | |
| Date postcard sent | 1914 | |
| Date produced | 1913 | |
| Date Range(s) | 1910-1919 | |
| Copyright holder | Public domain | |
| Subjects | Transportation -- Non-motorized Buildings and Architecture -- Bridges | |
| Language of postcard text | English | |
| Language of card | English | |
| Postcard style | divided back | |
| Postcard media | photo-engraving hand-tinted | |
| Place - image | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| Permanent Link | http://scaa.sk.ca/gallery/postcards/permalink/36100
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