"Automobile Parade Saskatoon Aug. 1st 1913"
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| Database ID | 36074 | |
| Institution | Saskatoon Public Library Local History Room | |
| Fonds/Collection | General Photographs Collection | |
| File/Item Reference | Parades - Automobile - 1913, LH-4632 (Subject Collection) | |
| Postcard message | William Reid Wilson Many thanks for P.C. Hope you had a good time in Rothesay. What do you think of this on the other side Hope this finds you well at 74 [JMC] | |
| Scope and content | A monotone postcard showing a Scottish marching band leading an automobile float during the 1 August 1913 automobile parade in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, part of a day-long celebration for over 500 real estate men from USA. Woman in driver's seat identified as Miss Helen Drennan. Streets jammed with crowds for blocks. Red Ensign and American flags fly on each car. Over 300 cars were decorated, vying for prizes in the parade. Title from front of postcard. | |
| Physical description/extent | 1 postcard; 8.5 x 14 cm | |
| Date produced | 1913 | |
| Date Range(s) | 1910-1919 | |
| Publisher | G.S. Free, Saskatoon, Sask. | |
| Copyright holder | Public domain | |
| Subjects | Transportation -- Automobile Buildings and Architecture | |
| Language of postcard text | English | |
| Language of card | English | |
| Postcard style | white border divided back | |
| Postcard media | real photograph | |
| Place - image | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| Place - destination | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Permanent Link | http://digital.scaa.sk.ca/gallery/postcards/permalink/36074
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