These colored photo postcards from the early 1900s highlight the importance of town markets as hubs of community activity. Lots of horses and wagons, ladies in long dresses and men in dark hats and not an automobile in sight.
Postmarked October 6, 1910, Reads: “Dear Cousin, I have not received any letters from you, nor from Oscar. Hope you will write to the above address and by the time I return here, there will be many letters. Kind Love, Edgar”
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No postmark, but likely around 1910; No note
Postmarked September 8, 1909; No note
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Love to find the postcards with text, especially since handwriting is becoming a thing of the past. Thanks for posting.
Dear Brett,
Oh the glory of writing letters! Love these postcards and the glimpse into the way things were. Beautiful 🙂
~ Allison
Ah yes the days before the automobile where people crowded into the streets to shop or socialize without concern of the horseless carriage.
These scenes remind me of Murdoch Mysteries, a series that takes place in Toronto at about this time. I think you’d like it.
Oh, cool! Thanks for making that connection.
Awesome postcard photos!!
I love these glimpses into the past. They portray what life was like for real people who lived during these bygone times.
Thanks for sharing!!
Brett- Notice the complete lack of order among the Montreal drivers. Some things haven`t changed. Driving here is almost as bad as in China.
Emily, that’s funny! I’ve driven in Montreal as well and it’s definitely a challenge in parts of that city. Best, Brett
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