Ottawa Ontario - The Locks Rideau Canal with Streetcar - Postcard SP23
This artistic vintage postcard captures a scenic view of The Locks on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Ontario. The impressionistic painting-style image shows the historic canal locks system at sunset, with a steamboat passing through, a streetcar on the tracks, and the distinctive lock keeper's cottage with its turquoise roof, all bathed in warm golden light.
Scene Details:
- Rideau Canal locks with multiple lock chambers and gates
- Steamboat with smokestack passing through the locks
- Lock keeper's cottage with distinctive turquoise roof and Gothic Revival architecture
- Yellow streetcar on tracks running parallel to the canal
- Red railway bridge spanning the canal in background
- Tall evergreen trees and church spire on the left
- Sunset sky with pink, purple, and golden tones
- Pedestrians and lock attendant visible on the lock walls
- Signed by artist "Oilette"
This postcard is in very good condition with typical vintage wear. The back includes printed description: "The Locks, Rideau Canal. The Locks on the Rideau Canal are one of the most interesting sights in the City of Ottawa. This Canal divides the City into Upper and Lower town, and extends from Ottawa to Kingston, a distance of one hundred and thirty miles. It is a favourite tourist route on account of the beautiful scenery." Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, "Oilette" No. 2322. Printed in England.
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