Victoria British Columbia - Interior of the Odd Fellows Hall 1323 Douglas Street - Scarce Postcard SP24 as is
Colour postcard showing the interior of the Odd Fellows Hall at 1323 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia. The lodge room features an ornate painted ceiling with decorative panels, crystal chandeliers, dark wood wainscoting with carved Gothic arches, crimson drapes framing the windows and officer stations, and a deep red carpet. Rows of chairs line the perimeter. Published by Ian McKain Photography, Victoria, B.C. Printed by Dexter Color, Canada Ltd., Cornwall, Ontario. Catalogue no. 80233-C. Unposted.
Scene Details:
- Ornate painted ceiling with decorative figurative and floral panels in green and blue tones
- Three crystal chandeliers
- Dark carved wood wainscoting with Gothic arch panels lining the walls
- Crimson drapes at windows and officer stations
- Carved wooden officer chairs and ceremonial furniture
- Deep red carpet throughout
- Framed certificates and artwork on walls
- Caption on back: "Interior of the Odd Fellows Hall, 1323 Douglas St., Victoria, B.C., Canada. Cornerstone laid 28 April, 1879. Hall of Victoria Lodge No. 1 Instituted 10 March 1864 and Columbia Lodge No. 2 Instituted 16 February 1870."
- Publisher: Ian McKain Photography, Victoria, B.C.; Dexter Color, Canada Ltd., Cornwall, Ontario; cat. no. 80233-C
- Unposted, divided back
This card sold as is due to some creasing at the right edge and a small stain at the top middle/left 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