Granby, PQ Miner Rubber Factory & Empire Tobacco Co. Postcard 1911
$ 6.34
Description
Granby, PQ Miner Rubber Factory & Empire Tobacco Co. Postcard 1911. The scene captures the bustling industrial landscape, featuring prominent factory buildings, a towering chimney, and distinctive water towers, all set against a tranquil river or canal. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Canadian industry with this vintage postcard depicting the Miner Rubber Factory and Empire Tobacco Co. in Granby, Quebec. The scene captures the bustling industrial landscape, featuring prominent factory buildings, a towering chimney, and distinctive water towers, all set against a tranquil river or canal. This detailed view offers a historical record of Granby's economic backbone during a pivotal era of growth and manufacturing. This collectible postcard, published by Vessot & Co. of Granby, P.Q., showcases a colorized print technique typical of the period, bringing a vibrant, illustrative quality to the industrial architecture and natural surroundings. It provides a unique window into the working life and urban development of Granby, Quebec, making it a significant piece for collectors of Canadian history, industrial heritage, and vintage postcards. The card was postmarked in Granby, P.Q., on August 17, 1911, and features a one-cent King George V Canadian stamp, adding to its historical authenticity and appeal.
