Grand Trunk Railway Elevator - Coteau Landing Quebec - Postcard SP24

Scene Details:

• Grand Trunk Railway grain elevator dominating the composition — a massive multi-storey industrial structure
• Tall smokestack to the right with adjacent engine/pump house building
• Railway tracks running along the waterfront in the foreground
• Calm water (St. Lawrence River shoreline) reflecting the structure
• Open sky with light cloud detail in the background
• Red printed text in two corners: "Grand Trunk Railway Elevator." and "Coteau Landing, Que."
• Publisher: E. Stevens, Éditeur, Coteau Landing, Que., No. 192

Postal Markings:

• Stamp: Green 1-cent Canada postage, King Edward VII reign
• Circular date postmark: Coteau Landing cancellation, partially legible
• Handwritten date: "11 Juillet 1911" (July 11, 1911) in the address area
• Handwritten message (French): "J'ai reçu votre carte avec plaisir. Nous sommes ici pour jusqu'au 10 août après j'irai vous aller voir. Des amitiés à ma tante si vous la voyez pour vous une belle caresse. Votre petite amie, Simone." (Translation: "I received your card with pleasure. We are here until August 10, after which I will come to see you. Greetings to my aunt if you see her, a big hug for you. Your little friend, Simone.")
• Recipient: Melle Yvonne Charrette, 2209 rue Mance, Montréal, Que.

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