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Saskatoon Saskatchewan - Centennial 1882-1982 Riverbank Scene - Postcard SP23
This promotional postcard commemorates Saskatoon's centennial year (1882-1982), featuring a composite image that blends historical and modern views of the city. The front shows a historical photograph of the riverbank from 1882 superimposed on a modern skyline view, with a horse-drawn wagon and ferry crossing in the foreground and contemporary office buildings in the background.
Scene Details:
- Composite image blending 1882 historical scene with modern Saskatoon skyline
- Horse-drawn wagon and people on rocky riverbank in foreground
- Ferry boat with passengers crossing the South Saskatchewan River
- Modern office buildings and downtown skyline in background
- Rocky, undeveloped riverbank showing early settlement era
- Text reads "For a hundred special reasons, we're proud to call you home"
- Produced by Imagery Illustrations Ltd. using archival photo from Saskatoon Public Library
- Back features Century Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium information and Centennial Week details (August 14-21, 1982)
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