Toronto Ontario - Woodbine Race Track Crowd Scene - Postcard SP23

Archival image of Woodbine Race Track in Toronto, Canada, showing a massive crowd gathered for a race day event. This hand-tinted postcard captures the excitement and social atmosphere of early 20th century horse racing in Toronto.

Scene Details:

• Enormous crowd of spectators filling the grandstand and infield areas
• Hundreds of people in period Edwardian-era dress with elaborate hats and formal attire
• Women in colorful long dresses, many with parasols and decorative hats
• Men in dark suits and formal wear throughout the crowd
• Two-story judges' stand or timing tower in the center of the scene
• Race track visible with white rail fencing along the course
• Grandstand seating structure on the left side
• Buildings and residential areas visible in the distant background
• Hand-tinted coloring highlighting the vibrant clothing and festive atmosphere
• Caption printed in red: "WOODBINE RACE TRACK, TORONTO, CANADA."

Postmarked: Mailing Rock Point, Ontario, 1909

Addressed to England with vintage 2-cent stamp

This card has a small nick at the top middle edge and a small but deeo crease with slight tearing at the bottom right corner tip. 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