Britannia-on-the-Bay Ottawa Ontario - Swimmers Pierhead Summer Scene - PECO Postcard SP24

Scene Details:

• View from the Pierhead at Britannia-on-the-Bay, near Ottawa, Ontario
• Crowded summer beach scene with dozens of swimmers in the water
• Tall diving tower at right with bathers climbing and jumping
• Row boats and flat-bottomed boats with groups of people mid-water
• Two sailboats visible on the horizon
• Photo by Cuthbertson
• Caption reads: "View from the Pierhead, Britannia-on-the-Bay, near Ottawa, Canada – 90. Photo by Cuthbertson."

Publisher: Photogelatine Engraving Co. Limited, Ottawa
Publisher Mark: PEO Ottawa maple leaf logo on back
Print Process: Photogelatine (collotype)
Made in Canada
Divided back; used

Postal Markings:

• Circular date stamp: Ottawa, Ontario — Oct 22, 9 PM, 1945
• Stamp: 3-cent magenta, King George VI wartime issue, Made in Canada
• Slogan cancellation: "EAT RIGHT / FOR HEALTH" (partial)
• Written message (left side): "Ottawa Ont. Oct 21st 1945 / Do you remember Ken Charlton who played right field and caught for Norans? Saw him at Racf [sic] back yesterday for Ottawa. Score Ottawa 28 Montreal 5. He played very well. J.P. Smith"
• Addressed to: Joan McLeod, 3970 W. 18 St., Vancouver, B.C.

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