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- Lynton, North Cliff WalkPostcard of the North Cliff Walk, overlooking Lynmouth Bay, in Lynton, Devon, England. On 4 August 1914, Britain declared war on the German Empire.Postcard of the North Cliff Walk, overlooking Lynmouth Bay, in Lynton, Devon, England. On 4 August 1914, Britain declared war on the German Empire.Oakville Public Library
- Tintern Abbey from S.E.Tintern Abbey, founded by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow in 1131, is situated on the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. In 1536 the monastery ended and the decay of the buildings began. On 4 August 1914, Britain declared war on the German Empire. In September 1914 the steam ship …Tintern Abbey, founded by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow in 1131, is situated on the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. In 1536 the monastery ended and the decay of …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
- 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
- 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
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- Main Parliament Building, OttawaA postcard of the Main Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, which burnt down in 1916, sent to Rev. R.B. Layton in New Aberdeen, Cape Breton, mailed in Montreal.A postcard of the Main Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, which burnt down in 1916, sent to Rev. R.B. Layton in New Aberdeen, Cape Breton, mailed in Montreal.Oakville Public Library
- The Bridge and Falls, St. John, N.B., CanadaA postcard to Rev. R. B. Layton in Kentville, Nova Scotia, mailed from Saint John, New Brunswick.A postcard to Rev. R. B. Layton in Kentville, Nova Scotia, mailed from Saint John, New Brunswick.Oakville Public Library
- Rideau Canal and Inter-Provincial Bridge, OttawaA postcard of the Rideau Canal and Inter-Provincial Bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.A postcard of the Rideau Canal and Inter-Provincial Bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.Oakville Public Library
- Eastern Gate, Parliament Buildings, OttawaThe "East Block" survived the fire of 3 Feb. 1916.The "East Block" survived the fire of 3 Feb. 1916.Oakville Public Library
- Parliament Hill, OttawaA postcard of Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, prior to the 3 Feb. 1916 fire that destroyed the Centre Block.A postcard of Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, prior to the 3 Feb. 1916 fire that destroyed the Centre Block.Oakville Public Library
- General Hospital, Winnipeg, Man.A postcard of the General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, founded in 1872.A postcard of the General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, founded in 1872.Oakville Public Library
- Avenue des Champs-Élyseés, ParisA postcard sent to Rev. R.B. Layton in San Fernando, Trinidad, B.W.I., from 25-year-old Agnes Mary Kitchen, mailed from Paris, 17 July 1910.A postcard sent to Rev. R.B. Layton in San Fernando, Trinidad, B.W.I., from 25-year-old Agnes Mary Kitchen, mailed from Paris, 17 July 1910.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