Canafornian's photos with the keyword: assiniboine

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: This is an unattributed printed copy of a real photo postcard.

POSTCARD Date: Posted July 18, 1906 Publisher / Photographer: L. J. De Nobele #34 Notation: The image appears to have been taken from the north west corner of the bridge, looking across the Assiniboine River, with St. Mary's Academy just visible on the far side. This same image seems to have been used by the Montreal Postcard Co. (My collection number WP2070)

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Montreal Import co. #615 Notation: This image of the bridge appears identical to the one in De Noble's #34 card. (WP2091 in my collection.)

POSTCARD Date: Not Posted. Date from caption is April 17, 1936. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified.

POSTCARD Date: Not Posted. Date from caption is April 17, 1936. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified.

POSTCARD Date: Not Posted. Date from caption is April 17, 1936. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified. Notation: Granite Curling Club is seen behind the trees in centre background.

POSTCARD Date: This is odd. The handwritten note is dated July 23, 1906, but the card was clearly posted on August 23, 1905, from W. Mc in Winnipeg to V. Smith in Dartmouth, N.S. Publisher / Photographer: Novelty Souvenir Co., Winnipeg Notation: Even though the writer wasn't certain what year he was in, he knew what city he was in; "I am in Winnipeg at last[.] quite a town[.] good Bye"

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Unposted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: This was the original pavilion in City Park. Constructed in 1908, it was destroyed by fire on May 19, 1929. Almost exactly a year later, on May 24, 1930 the new (present-day) pavilion was opened.

POSTCARD Date: Posted September 2, 1912 from Winnipeg to Laura Brown in Springfield, Montana (possibly Missouri) Publisher / Photographer: The Pugh Manufacturing Co. Ltd. #T.O. 1000/34

POSTCARD Date: Posted August 24, 1912 from Winnipeg to Miss Mina Haley in Adrian, Minnesota Publisher / Photographer: Gibson Photo, Winnipeg Notation: Handwritten note on reverse side reads; "Dear Far Away: I am spending the day in Winnipeg! At Aunt Jessie's now. Have been at Grandpa's. Our train leaves at 11 P.M. tonight. Rainy and cold here. Love to all."

POSTCARD Date: Note on reverse dates it as August 5, 1910. Publisher / Photographer: Circular stamp on reverse reads Princess Studio * Winnipeg * 530 Main Street. Notation: The handwritten note on the reverse identifies this as the Telegram Picnic at Assiniboine Park. The Winnipeg Telegram was a local newspaper that began in 1907 and ended when it merged with the tribune in 1920.

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Unposted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: Another busy winter's day on the frozen Assiniboine. It has never occurred to me before, but I don't remember ever having seen a child in any of these scenes. Was skating not something that children did in those days? Considered too dangerous?

POSTCARD Date: Posted May 12, 1913 from Winnipeg to Shopshire, England. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: The cylindrical tower on the left bank is of particular interest. This large gas storage tank sometimes referred to as the "Gasometer" was constructed in 1910 (as reported on page 10 of the September 19, 1910 edition of the Free Press). Located in the Wolseley area, I have heard that the tank held a reserve of gas which was manufactured by the Winnipeg Electric Company. It was dismantled in 1959 (as reported on page 3 of the April 15, 1959 edition of the Free Press). Over the years, I have read many reports and heard many opinions as to the exact location of the tank. Thanks to Christy C. at the Winnipeg Public Library, I now have a definitive photograph to refer to. (See below.) The tank itself seems to have stood on the south side of Palmerston Avenue, roughly between Lipton Street on the west and the Lipton/Ruby back lane on the east. This image was found at: www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/organization/stmarysacademy.shtml and entitled “Aerial view St. Mary’s Academy and surrounding Crescentwood neighborhood, 1923” Source: Archives of Manitoba, FA23/1-72, C10, Box 15, 1960-2. This tank appears in another postcard in my collection: WP2160 WPG - [TENTS ON FIELD SOUTH OF MINTO ARMOURY]

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".

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Unposted. Publisher / Photographer: Lyall Commercial, Winnipeg Notation: For some reason, I was drawn to this cluster of women down on the Assiniboine River. Great outfits, and fun to see the evident popularity of hand warmers / mufflers (properly known as "muffs"). At first I thought they were skating, but they are without skates - bystanders apparently. I also really like this card because the photographer Maurice Lyall chose to sign this one. (The signature was printed as part of the image - not individually signed.)

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Unposted Publisher / Photographer: Published by S. J. Farmer, Brandon. Notation: "A Merry Christmas" is imprinted in Red on the upper left corner.The scene is a real photo image and, while it is subtle, it has also been colourized.