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Early 20th Century View of St. Catherine Street Tram & Horse Drawn Cart | Montreal In The Time Of Tramways

St. Catherine Street from the Main Street, Montreal

 

Vintage Retro Montreal | Vintage postcard of "St Catherine Street East, from the Main Street" | View of streetcar and horse-drawn carriage

Reverse of Card

St Catherine Street Montreal, tram, horse & cart, historic image, shops

Message on the back:

“been at home keeping house. Mother is still in bed and we dont know when she will be able to get up so you see I am awful busy looking after a family of 11. We all like very much here and get good pays.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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January 9, 2010 - Posted by | .

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  1. What an interesting look into somebody’s life and, wow, a family of 11? I bet the writer would be busy!

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    Comment by Wendy Hawksley | January 9, 2010 | Reply

  2. Oh, the thought of looking after a family of 11…that’s a little daunting.
    I sure love the old tram postcards, this one in particular.

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    Comment by Christine | January 10, 2010 | Reply

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