Vintage photograph of 1st Street Subway and Grain Exchange, Calgary Alberta with bridge, streetcar, Harris Co. building, and horse-drawn wagons

Back of vintage postcard with divided back, handwritten message from Charlie, two green King Edward VII stamps, Calgary postmark, addressed to Nottingham England

$12.50

Calgary Alberta - 1st Street Subway and Grain Exchange - Postcard SP23

This vintage postcard captures the 1st Street Subway and Grain Exchange in Calgary, Alberta, showcasing the city's early infrastructure and commercial development during the grain trade era.

Scene Details:

Bridge/subway structure spanning across the street
Streetcar visible beneath the bridge
Harris Co. building with "The World's Best Binders" signage on brick wall
Multi-story Grain Exchange building in center
Horse-drawn wagons and early automobiles on the street
Pedestrians and workers visible on the street level
Utility poles and electrical infrastructure
Mix of commercial and industrial architecture

Card number 105.745. The back features a divided back format with handwritten message "From Charlie" addressed to Miss F. Ball, c/o Mrs Spencer, General Cemetery, Nottingham, England. Two green 1-cent King Edward VII stamps with Calgary March 13, 1913 postmark are affixed. The postcard shows the "Famous V & SONS Throughout the World" header.

This card has some creasing and abrasions in the top third 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