White Rock British Columbia - Washington Avenue Street Scene - Postcard SP24

Real-photo postcard (RPPC) showing Washington Avenue in White Rock, British Columbia, looking east along the main commercial strip.

Scene Details:

• Row of 1950s-era storefronts including Tamos' Dry Goods and Todd's Favourite Diner
• Hotel with "Licensed" sign visible at left
• A coffee shop sign partially visible mid-block
• Period automobiles parked along the unpaved street, including late 1930s–early 1950s models
• Utility poles and overhead wires lining the avenue
• Trees visible behind the commercial buildings
• Caption printed below image: White Rock, B.C., Washington Ave.
  

Postal Markings:

• Circular date stamp: Aug 30 1955 (location partially legible — Surrey/White Rock area)
• 4-cent purple Queen Elizabeth II stamp (Karsh portrait issue, EIIR reign)
• Addressed to: Mr. & Mrs. H. Matson, 2796 East 5th Ave., Vancouver BC, Canada (address corrected from 2996 to 2796)
• Handwritten message reads: "Dear Margaret & Herb, Having a lovely time. Weather gorgeous. We go home Monday. We are on Donald St. Kay North, one block from beach. 1st road after Semiahmoo Drive"

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