Entrance to Westover Park

Description

Media Type

Image

Item Type

Postcards

Description

This image is one in a series of postcards from the Reg Near collection. It gives a view of the entrance to Westover Park. This entrance was once located on Westover Avenue. Westover Park entrance is now off of Thomas Street, with access across from Westover Street. The photo was likely taken around the late 19th to 20th century. The postcard was sent in 1907. Note the grand gate and the stone steps leading up to the park. There is an image similar to this one available in colour.

Notes

Condition: Good- edges are slightly worn. Moderate wear in upper left corner. Dark black line can be seen in center of the image. To the far left side of the image is a white mark. On backside of the postcard there is a small crease and the postcard has been used.

Inscriptions

"Entrance To West Over Park. St. Marys, ONT."

Date Of Event

1907

Dimensions

Width: 13.8 cm
Height: 8.7 cm

Image Dimensions

Image Width: 13.8cm
Image Height: 7.2cm

Subject(s)

Gardens
Parks
Landscapes
Westover (Ont.)--History

Personal Name(s)

Near, Reg.

Local identifier

RN6_3

Collection

Reg Near Postcards

Language of Item

English

Geographic Coverage

St. Marys

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.25009 Longitude: -81.13304

Donor

Reg Near

Copyright Statement

Copyright status unknown. Responsibility for determining the copyright status and any use rests exclusively with the user.

Recommended Citation

"Entrance To Westover Park." St. Marys Museum, RN6_3.

Location of Original

R. Lorne Eedy Archives

Terms of Use

Reproduction of digital objects is restricted to fair use for personal research or study; any other use must be done with permission of copyright holder. As per request of donors on behalf of Reg Near, the original collection is to remain in the St. Marys Museum building and kept in the archival vault at all times. Retrieval from the vault is allowed for viewing under supervision of St. Marys Museum staff only.

Reproduction Notes