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The Great Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls, circa 1910

Subject
Rivers & Streams
Card type
Printed photo
Date
c. 1915 (White Border)
Front of The Great Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls, circa 1910, c. 1915 printed photo postcard
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Back of The Great Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls, circa 1910, c. 1915 printed photo postcard
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About this subject

Black-and-white view of the turbulent Whirlpool Rapids in the Niagara River gorge, with churning white water filling the frame and wooded banks rising on either side. A colored coat of arms, wreathed in blue maple leaves, is overprinted at the upper left.

Postcard Details

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The Great Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls --- PRIVATE POST CARD. THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE THIS SPACE IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY
Stamp
Addressed to
Mr L. W. Scatchard

100 Jefferson Ave, Roanoke, Va

Postcard record

ConditionGood
Place addressedMr L. W. Scatchard, 100 Jefferson Ave, Roanoke, VA
Place depictedNiagara Falls, NY
Stamp1c King Edward VII, green
NotesWhite border at bottom carrying the printed caption; colored heraldic crest overprint on the image; circular postmark cancel struck on the front; light crease at upper right corner. Divided-back Canadian 'Private Post Card' (Valentine & Sons, Niagara Falls view); 1c Canada King George V green stamp; circular postmark over stamp is illegible (no date/time readable); dealer pencil marks '112' and '2.00' at top; card toned, soiled and creased.

Cite this card

The Great Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-great-whirlpool-rapids-niagara-falls-circa-1910. Accessed October 5, 2026.