Archival photograph of parade with decorated float and marching band on rural street, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC, early 1900s community celebration

Back of vintage Ganges postcard with handwritten message, 1911 split ring cancel, and King Edward VII stamp

$95.00

Ganges, Salt Spring Island BC - Parade with Decorated Float and People Walking Behind - 1911 Postcard SP23

This vintage real photo postcard captures a lively community parade in Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, in the early 1900s. The scene shows a beautifully decorated horse-drawn float followed by people walking and spectators lining the rural street.

Scene Details:

Ornate parade float pulled by horses with elaborate decorative framework
Two-story house with wraparound porch on the left side
Spectators gathered on porches and along the roadside
Rural British Columbia setting with utility poles and unpaved road
Early 1900s community celebration atmosphere
Sent to: Robert Livingstone, Victoria BC, from Cushon ? Lake Farm, Ganges Harbor

The postcard was mailed from Ganges with a split ring cancel dated July 19, 1911, with a handwritten message describing the warm weather and local activities. Features a King Edward VII stamp.

This card has some creasing in the middle section and at the left edge region. Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D