Description
Postcard with color photo of Pro-Cathedral in North Bay, located at Algonquin Ave and McIntyre St. West. Construction of the $65,000 St. Mary's Church, designed by architect Angus, was finished in Fall 1905; it was blessed and dedicated on 17 December 1905. It was renamed as the Pro-Cathedral by 1910.
Back of card:
Across top: Post Card
Addressee: Mr & Mrs Harley Crosby, Aylmer, Ont.
Message: "Dear Uncle & Aunt, Here I am at last at the big bay. Should have done this long ago but didn't. I left London at eight and arrived here at six thirty. It was a great ride alone. Hope you are well as I am and doing quite good. As ever, Clarence"
Stamp (cancelled) is 1 cent King George VI; cancellation reads: "Air Mail Speeds Business:
Postmark: North Bay, Ont. Sep 16 8 AM 1942Creator
Photogelatine Engraving Co, Ltd, Ottawa