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The Ramparts, Athabasca River, Alberta, 1909

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Real photo

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View of The Ramparts, a large stratified rock cliff rising from the Athabasca River, with calm water reflecting the cliff and a low forested bank in the distance.

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PostmarkedEDMONTON, May 7, 1909, 19:30
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Addressed to
Miss Edah Stansell

350 9th Ave Roanoke, VA

Postcard record

Postmarked, EDMONTON
PublisherMathers
ConditionFair
Place addressedMiss Edah Stansell, 350 9th Ave, Roanoke, VA
Place depictedThe Ramparts, Alberta, Canada
Place depictedAthabasca River, Alberta, Canada
Place mentionedEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Stamp1c King Edward VII, green
Stamp1c Canada, green
NotesOval photographic print mounted on beige card; rounded corners; surface wear, stains, and scratches; printed caption in image ("THE RAMPARTS / ATHABASCA RIVER"), with photographer credit MATHERS EDMONTON. Postmark: EDMONTON MAY 7 7:30 PM 1909. Divided-back card ("CORRESPONDENCE HERE" / "NAME AND ADDRESS HERE") with clipped corners, foxing/staining, and tape residue at top and bottom edges; 1c Canada Edward VII stamp tied by wavy flag cancel.

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The Ramparts, Athabasca River, Alberta, 1909, postcard, c. 1909. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-ramparts-athabasca-river-alberta-1909. Accessed November 2, 2026.