Ashcroft British Columbia – Thompson River & Railway Bridge – RPPC – Postcard SP24

Scene Details:

• Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) — aerial/elevated view looking over Ashcroft, British Columbia
• Wide bend of the Thompson River dominates the foreground and centre
• Steel railway bridge (CPR) spans the river in the upper middle distance
• Town of Ashcroft visible on the right bank — scattered wooden buildings, church steeple, and structures along the riverbank
• Row of tall poplar trees on the left bank
• Dry, semi-arid hillside terrain typical of the BC Interior Thompson River valley
• Handwritten caption at lower right: "Ashcroft, B.C."
• Circular postmark partially visible at upper left (details unclear)

Postal Markings:

• One cent green King Edward VII Canadian stamp affixed to upper right of reverse
• Partial circular postmark over stamp (town and date partially legible)
• Handwritten message: "Dear Friends We arrived at this place all safe and had a delightful time with the passengers on board we leave here 9 o'clock AM — Mason"
• Addressed to: Miss M. McKay, 1002 Bay Street, Victoria, BC

This card has a small abrasion at the top 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