Ouellette Ave Windsor Ontario 1941 Postcard Street Scene PECO Canada

$ 5.28

Theme: Cities Towns Country: Canada Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Postage Condition: Posted Continent: North America Country of Origin: Canada Region: Ontario Subject: Cityscapes Signed: No City: Windsor Era: Chrome (1939-Present)

Description

Ouellette Ave Windsor Ontario 1941 Postcard Street Scene PECO Canada. Notable architectural details of the multi-story buildings lining the avenue are visible, including the signage for "MCCREERY DIAMONDS," adding to the historical charm and authenticity of the depiction. 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. This captivating vintage postcard features a vibrant street scene along Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, captured during the early 1940s. The card showcases a bustling thoroughfare with period automobiles, classic streetcars on their tracks, and pedestrians, offering a fascinating glimpse into urban life from that era. Notable architectural details of the multi-story buildings lining the avenue are visible, including the signage for "MCCREERY DIAMONDS," adding to the historical charm and authenticity of the depiction. The postcard is a colorized photo-gelatine print by Photo-Gelatine Engraving Co. Limited (PECO) of Ottawa, a prominent Canadian publisher known for its high-quality scenic views. The meticulous colorization technique enhances the details of the buildings, vehicles, and sky, bringing the streetscape to life. This piece serves as a wonderful historical artifact, ideal for collectors of Canadian postcards, automobilia, streetcar imagery, or anyone interested in the social and architectural history of Windsor, Ontario.