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WP1997 WPG - SKATING (2 BICYCLES)

WP1997 WPG - SKATING (2 BICYCLES)
POSTCARD

Date: Unposted, but accompanied my card WP1996 which was dated January, 1914.

Publisher / Photographer: Lyall Commercial

Notation: Note on the reverse identifies this incorrectly as a scene on the Red River, but reads: "This is a skating rink on the red river Winnipeg the ice now in places is about 3 foot thick not much fear of falling in there."

I like the two bicycles at the bottom of the stairs - apparently winter cycling was not uncommon back then. Also enjoy the small skating rink fenced in by benches and designated for "Fancy Skating".

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 wintorbos
wintorbos club
One of the best of this type. Great card. Too bad there's no train in it or you'd be rich...
8 years ago.
 Canafornian
Canafornian club
Inside joke, but a good one! :)
8 years ago.
 Christian Cassidy
Christian Cassidy
Winter cycling. A century old !
8 years ago.

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