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H. W. Petrie’s Machinery Emporium Toronto, Can.
Colour postcard depicting an illustration of a wide building with large signs on Front St. beside Union station, with streetcars and horse-drawn carriages visible in front. The caption at the top states, "H. W. Petrie’s Machinery Emporium Toronto, Can." The back of the card is formatted in the style of a postcard, contains a handwritten message and used stamp and is postmarked September 20, 1907.

H. W. Petrie’s Machinery Emporium Toronto, Can.

DateApproximately 1905
Alternate Title
  • H. W. Petrie’s Machinery Emporium Toronto, Can.
FormatPicture
Notes
Colour postcard depicting an illustration of a wide building with large signs on Front St. beside Union station, with streetcars and horse-drawn carriages visible in front. The caption at the top states, "H. W. Petrie’s Machinery Emporium Toronto, Can."  The back of the card is formatted in the style of a postcard, contains a handwritten message and used stamp and is postmarked September 20, 1907.
Medium
DimensionsImage size: 14cm W x 8.8cm H
Language
ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberPC_5227
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyBuilding, monument or parkUnion Station (Toronto, Ont. : 1873-1927)
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyEast-west streetFront Street West
GeographyNeighbourhoodDowntown
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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