Bridge over Saskatchewan River - Edmonton Alberta - Stedman Postcard SP24

Scene Details:

• View of the Low Level Bridge spanning the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta
• Steel truss bridge with two stone piers visible above the waterline
• Ferry boat or barge with a covered structure floating on the river in the foreground
• Second partial bridge visible at the right edge of the image
• South bank of the river shows early brick buildings, including a prominent red-brick structure at left, and a larger hotel or institutional building at centre
• Lush green trees and shrubs lining both riverbanks
• Light blue tinted sky with scattered white clouds
• Foreground shows wire fencing and foliage typical of the river valley
• Caption printed on front in red: "Bridge over Saskatchewan River, Edmonton, Alta."
• Tinted/colourized print typical of the 1910s era

Back Details:

• Private Post Card — divided back, used with handwritten message
• Message reads: "Dear friend, I have posted you a few cards which I hope you will like. I hope you will not try & go down town and get some to send me."
• Publisher: Stedman Bros. Limited, Brantford and Winnipeg, Canada — Made in Germany
• Series S B 5364
• Postage rate box: 1¢ Canada and United States, 2¢ Foreign

Postal Markings:

• No postmark or stamp present — unused

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