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- The Three Sisters, Canmore.The Three Sisters in the Canadian Rockies are probably recognized by more people driving along the Trans-Canada Highway than any of the other mountains in Alberta. The mountain peaks were individually named in 1883 as Big Sister, Middle Sister and Little Sister.The Three Sisters in the Canadian Rockies are probably recognized by more people driving along the Trans-Canada Highway than any of the other mountains in Alberta. The mountain peaks were …Oakville Public Library
- Hospital, Canora, Sask.The Hugh Waddell Memorial Hospital in Canora, Saskatchewan, built in 1913 and closed in 1968, was located on Pacific Street just north of Daniels Drive. Mary Waddell of Peterborough, Ontario, donated money to the Presbyterian Church for construction of a hospital in her husband's name.The Hugh Waddell Memorial Hospital in Canora, Saskatchewan, built in 1913 and closed in 1968, was located on Pacific Street just north of Daniels Drive. Mary Waddell of Peterborough, Ontario, …Oakville Public Library
- The Lounge, Jasper Park Lodge, C.N. Rlwys.A postcard of the Lounge at Jasper Park Lodge sent to Mrs. R.B. Layton in Lacombe, Alberta from her son James (re-addressed to Bentley, Alberta). In June, 1922, Canadian National Railways officially opened Jasper Park Lodge. The main building was touted as the largest single-storey log structure in the world.A postcard of the Lounge at Jasper Park Lodge sent to Mrs. R.B. Layton in Lacombe, Alberta from her son James (re-addressed to Bentley, Alberta). In June, 1922, Canadian National …Oakville Public Library
- Parliament Building, WinnipegA postcard of the Parliament (Legislative) building in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Built of local Tyndall stone and Italian marble, the Neo-Classical Legislative Building was completed in 1919. Surmounting the dome is a statue known as the Golden Boy, a 4 m (13 ft) high bronze weighing 5 tons and plated …A postcard of the Parliament (Legislative) building in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Built of local Tyndall stone and Italian marble, the Neo-Classical Legislative Building was completed in 1919. Surmounting the dome …Oakville Public Library
- Ft. Garry Gate, WinnipegA postcard of Fort Garry Gate in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada. Upper Fort Garry was built in 1835 by the Hudson's Bay Company, and abandoned in 1882. Today the North Gate is the only original remnant. In the background is the Fort Garry Hotel, begun in 1911 as a railway …A postcard of Fort Garry Gate in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada. Upper Fort Garry was built in 1835 by the Hudson's Bay Company, and abandoned in 1882. Today the North …Oakville Public Library
- Ralph Connor's Church, Winnipeg, Man."Ralph Connor" was a pseudonym of Charles William Gordon, a Canadian author and minister (1860-1937)."Ralph Connor" was a pseudonym of Charles William Gordon, a Canadian author and minister (1860-1937).Oakville Public Library
- Versailles - Petit-Trianon - La LaiterieA postcard sent to Mrs. Robert Layton in San Fernando, Trinidad, B.W.I., mailed from Bingen, Germany.A postcard sent to Mrs. Robert Layton in San Fernando, Trinidad, B.W.I., mailed from Bingen, Germany.Oakville Public Library
- La Sainte-Chapelle, Paris (1re arrt). Construite en 1245 sur l'orde de St-Louis par Pierre de Montereau. Restaurée de 1837 á 1867 par Viollet-le-Duc.The Holy Chapel, Paris, first arrondissement. Constructed in 1245 by the order of King Louis IX by Pierre de Montereau. Restored from 1837 to 1867 by Viollet-le-Duc. The Sainte-Chapelle, located within the Palais de Justice complex on the Ile de la Cité in the centre of Paris, is a diminutive …The Holy Chapel, Paris, first arrondissement. Constructed in 1245 by the order of King Louis IX by Pierre de Montereau. Restored from 1837 to 1867 by Viollet-le-Duc. The Sainte-Chapelle, located …Oakville Public Library
- Villa Allatini. Ancienne demeure de l'ex-Sultan Abdul-HamidA postcard of the Villa Allatini in Salonica, Greece. It was built in 1888 by the Italian architect Vitaliano Pozelli as the summer residence of the Jewish Allatini family. Between 1909 and 1912 it was used as the prison-residence of Sultan Abdul Hammid II, who was overturned by the New …A postcard of the Villa Allatini in Salonica, Greece. It was built in 1888 by the Italian architect Vitaliano Pozelli as the summer residence of the Jewish Allatini family. Between …Oakville Public Library
- Bonn a. R. - MünsterplatzA postcard sent by James Gallaher from Germany one month after the end of World War I. A statue of Ludwig van Beethoven was unveiled in the plaza in 1845 -- he had been born in Bonn in 1770.A postcard sent by James Gallaher from Germany one month after the end of World War I. A statue of Ludwig van Beethoven was unveiled in the plaza in 1845 …Oakville Public Library
- Ardfert Abbey, Co. Kerry.Ardfert is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. Its Cathedral was destroyed in the War of 1641.Ardfert is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. Its Cathedral was destroyed in the War of 1641.Oakville Public Library
- Jerusalem. Via Dolorosa.A postcard of Via Dolorosa (Way of Grief or Way of Suffering) in the Old City of Jerusalem.A postcard of Via Dolorosa (Way of Grief or Way of Suffering) in the Old City of Jerusalem.Oakville Public Library
- Damascus. The Tombs.A postcard sent from Damascus (City of Jasmin) in Syria.A postcard sent from Damascus (City of Jasmin) in Syria.Oakville Public Library
- Hal's Gate, BrusselsPrinted on reverse: Musuem of the Porte de Hal. Here are installed our collection of arms and weapons of war which contain objects of great archaic interest. Builded [sic] in 1383 and transformed in 1868 it is the only vestige of the ancient fortifications.Printed on reverse: Musuem of the Porte de Hal. Here are installed our collection of arms and weapons of war which contain objects of great archaic interest. Builded [sic] in …Oakville Public Library
- Un saluto dal Duomo di Milano.The Milan Cathedral, in Milan, Lombardy, northern Italy, was begun in 1386 and completed five centuries later in 1965.The Milan Cathedral, in Milan, Lombardy, northern Italy, was begun in 1386 and completed five centuries later in 1965.Oakville Public Library
- Strada da Amalfi a positanoA postcard of Amalfi, Italy from 25-year-old Agnes Mary Kitchen to Rev. R. B. Layton in San Fernando, Trinidad, B.W.I. Postmarked from Hotel Marine Riviere, Amalfi.A postcard of Amalfi, Italy from 25-year-old Agnes Mary Kitchen to Rev. R. B. Layton in San Fernando, Trinidad, B.W.I. Postmarked from Hotel Marine Riviere, Amalfi.Oakville Public Library
- Rathaus, Wien, I.Vienna's City Hall was erected between 1872 and 1883 in the Gothic style.Vienna's City Hall was erected between 1872 and 1883 in the Gothic style.Oakville Public Library
- Oberammergau: Benediktiner-Kloster Ettal mit Graswantal.Oberammergau Passion Play is performed once a decade since 1634 as a tradition by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau, a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany.Oberammergau Passion Play is performed once a decade since 1634 as a tradition by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau, a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany.Oakville Public Library
- Roma. Via Appia Antica.The Appian Way was one of the earliest and strategically most important Roman roads of the ancient republic.The Appian Way was one of the earliest and strategically most important Roman roads of the ancient republic.Oakville Public Library
- Luzern. Lowendenkmal. [The Lion of Lucerne, Switzerland]A postcard from Switzerland from 25-year-old Agnes Mary Kitchen to Reverend R. B. Layton in San Fernando, Trinidad, B.W.I.A postcard from Switzerland from 25-year-old Agnes Mary Kitchen to Reverend R. B. Layton in San Fernando, Trinidad, B.W.I.Oakville Public Library