St. Catharines Ontario - Ridley College Building with Decorative Border - Scarce Postcard SP23 as is

Vintage postcard featuring Ridley College in St. Catharines, Ontario, presented within an ornate decorative border with patriotic emblems. This postcard showcases the impressive architecture of this historic boys' school.

Scene Details:

• Large institutional building with Gothic Revival architectural elements
• Multiple stories with numerous windows and dormer windows in the steep roof
• Central entrance with arched doorway and decorative stonework
• Multiple chimneys along the roofline
• Manicured lawn in front of the building with several figures visible
• Trees planted along the front of the property
• Ornate gold scrollwork border framing the photograph
• Canadian coat of arms with maple leaf wreath on the left side
• Crossed British Union Jack and Canadian Red Ensign flags on the right side
• Caption below image: "Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ont."

Publisher: Warwick Bro's & Rutter, Limited, Publishers, Toronto. No. 501 (printed on back)

Postmarked: St. Catharines, Ontario, 1904

Addressed to Ridley College Upper School with handwritten message

This card sold as is due to some creasing at the top edge region with a tin tear at the top middle edge. 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