Tag Archives: Street Scenes

Annapolis Royal Through Its Signs

April 17, 2016 By in Art, Nova Scotia, Photography Tags: , , , , , , , 23 Comments

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Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, is a charming community whose vibrancy is hinted at by the variety of colorful shop signs and other markers found along the town’s main street.  This sampling — I know I missed a few (my apologies) — suggests as much.

Quebec Charm in Vintage Postcards

March 20, 2016 By in Art, History, Quebec Tags: , , , , , , , 32 Comments

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Jacques Cartier Market, Montreal, Early 1900s

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Bank of Montreal, Postmarked Jun 17, 1930
Chateau Frontenac, Early 1900s
Rue St. Champlain, Quebec, Early 1900s
Mount Royal, Montreal, Dated July 30, 1925
Montreal Harbor Bridge, Postmarked 1941
Montreal Post Office, Postmarked Dec 31, 1935
Sous Le Cap, Quebec, Early 1900s
Winter Scene, Quebec, 1950s

 

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On the Street Toronto: Fun & Unusual Signs

July 4, 2015 By in Art, Ontario, Photography Tags: , , , , , , , 52 Comments

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Some snaps of mostly fun and amusing shop signs and some others that caught my eye while out and about on the streets of Toronto.