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185th Battalion, Broughton
CA BI 77-903-1037 · Item · ca. 1914

Item is a postcard of the 185th Battalion marching past the Broughton Hotel taken during WWI.

84-704-14804 · Item · 1914-1918

Item is a photographic postcard showing the Headquarters of the 185th Cape Breton Highlanders in Broughton during the First World War. A heading below the photo identifies the Broughton Arms and General Offices.

"B" Company marching
CA BI 84-80-14180 · Item · ca. 1915

Item is a postcard showing soldiers of 'B' company of the 25th Battalion of the CEF marching down a street during World War 1. The officer leading the march is identified as Lieut. Simpson.

Baddeck Harbour
CA BI 77-1515-1649 · Item · 1906

Item is a postcard featuring several sailboats in Baddeck Harbour.

Baddeck Harbour
CA BI 78-1188-2938 · Item · ca. 1908

Item is a photographic postcard of Baddeck Harbour.

Beinn Bhreagh
CA BI 80-514-4694 · Item · 1911

Item is a photographic postcard of Beinn Bhreagh, the summer residence of Alexander Graham Bell.

Beinn Bhreagh, Baddeck
CA BI 77-1553-1687 · Item · 1910

Item is a postcard of Beinn Breagh, the Baddeck home of Alexander Graham Bell.

CA BI 93-02-23976 · Item · December 1917

Item is a postcard of two soldiers, Charles Appleton (at left) and Frank Harringbot, during World War 1. Both are in full uniform.

Coal Mine, Dominion
CA BI 78-105-1855 · Item · 1907

Item is a postcard of the coal colliery in Dominion, Cape Breton during the wintertime. There are train cars filled with coal on the tracks in the postcard as well.

CA BI 77-324-458 · Item · ca. 1930

Item is a postcard of coal miners mining on the 'Flats' between Main Street and Brown Street in Sydney Mines.

CA BI 77-323-457 · Item · ca. 1930

Item is a postcard of coal miners mining on the 'Flats' between Main Street and Brown Street in Sydney Mines.

CA BI 77-325-459 · Item · ca. 1930

Item is a postcard of coal miners mining on the 'Flats' between Main Street and Brown Street in Sydney Mines.

CA BI 77-326-460 · Item · ca. 1930

Item is a postcard of coal miners mining on the 'Flats' between Main Street and Brown Street in Sydney Mines.

CA BI 77-327-461b · Item · ca. 1930

Item is a postcard of coal miners mining on the 'Flats' between Main Street and Brown Street in Sydney Mines.

Coal Mining in Glace Bay
CA BI 79-453-3433 · Item · 1906

Item is a photographic postcard of a miner operating a long wall machine.

Crowd by water
CA BI 84-111-14211 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a postcard showing a crowd of people near the shore of a lake or river during World War 1.

East Whycocomagh
CA BI 78-86-1836 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photographic postcard of East Whycocomagh.

Ferris Hill, North Sydney
CA BI 15-68-30136 · Item · 1934

The postcard shows many people on a snow covered hill in North Sydney. The event may have been the opening of the ski slide. The view from the hill shows the harbour as well as buildings.

Ferry Wharf, Sydney
CA BI 76-25 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a postcard of the ferry wharf located in Sydney; located near the wharf is the Cape Breton Electric Company warehouse.

CA BI 84-89-14189 · Item · 18 November, 1916

Item is a postcard showing five members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. The photo was taken after a "champagne supper" the night before and is noted as being "taken with a small hand camera." The soldiers are identified on the reverse as: RSM Hinchcliffe (died at Vimy), CQMS Hills (Susie), Sgt. P.C. Willmot, Cpl. P. Walker, and Pte. Dr. 'Pete' Murray.

Fossils
CA BI 80-794-4974 · Item · 1980

Item is a photographic postcard of fossils.

Fossils
CA BI 80-792-4972 · Item · 1980

Item is a photographic postcard of fossils.

CA BI 78-84-1834 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a postcard of MacLean's Farm at the foot of North Mountain in Grand Anse Valley (Pleasant Bay) on the Cabot Trail.

Grand Narrows Hotel
CA BI 78-1192-2942 · Item · 1891

Item is a postcard featuring a sketch of the Grand Narrows Hotel on an advertising postcard.

CA BI 78-85-1835 · Item · 1906

Item is a photographic postcard of the cove at Greener's Wharf.

Halifax exercise
84-76-14176 · Item · ca. 1916

Item is a postcard showing soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in an exercise during World War 1. The exercise took place in Halifax and the Armories and Park Street Church are visible in the background.

Halifax exercise
CA BI 84-77-14177 · Item · ca. 1916

Item is a postcard showing an exercise of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in Halifax during World War 1. A note on the reverse reads: "Getting ready to form an 'outpush' for the protection of a force encamped. Small parties are being detailes to various duties - scouts - patrols sentry groups + detached posts."

Harnod Lakes
CA BI 78-1187-2937 · Item · 1912

Item is a photographic postcard of Harnord Lakes, at Lake O'Law.

Horseshoe Curve, Cabot Trail
CA BI 78-80-1830 · Item · ca. 1940

Item is a photographic postcard of the horseshoe curve on the Cabot Trail.

Ingonish Beach
CA BI 78-83-1833 · Item · ca. 1940

Item is a photographic postcard of Ingonish Beach.

CA BI 84-84-14184 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing the John Leigh Hospital at Townfield House in Altringham, England, taken during the World War 1. Four unidentified uniformed soldiers are visible in front of the building.

Lake O'Law
CA BI 78-95-1845 · Item · ca. 1940

Item is a photographic postcard of Lake O'Law.

Langille Family, Baddeck
81-313-5383 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of the Langille family postcard.

CA BI 84-78-14178 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in an exercise in Halifax during World War 1. The three officers pictured on the left side are identified as Lieut. Howard Johnson, Major Weston, and Capt. McRae.

Lyceum Theatre, Sydney
CA BI 78-902-2652 · Item · ca. 1920

Item is a photographic postcard of the Lyceum Theatre, Sydney, showing Sacred Heart Church.

Sydney's Lyceum was constructed in 1904 as a multi-purpose cultural centre. Since that time, the building has housed countless live performances, a library, and even a gymnasium. Currently owned by the Old Sydney Society and known as the Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science, the building was recognized as a heritage building in 1983 and continues to host exhibits that highlight Sydney's history.

Mabou
CA BI 78-1182-2932 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photographic postcard of Mabou showing the bridge and church.

Main Street, Glace Bay
CA BI 77-90-225 · Item · 1910-1930

Item is a hand-coloured postcard of Main Street, Glace Bay. The general warehouse of the Dominion Coal Company is marked with an "x."

Margaree River
87-531-17061 · Item · ca. 1970

Item is a postcard showcasing the Margaree River along the Cabot Trail.

"Me & My Ford"
CA BI 84-95-14195 · Item · 23 April, 1915

Item is a postcard showing Percy Willmot lying in a carriage on a road during World War 1. A note on the reverse reads: "'Me + My Ford' Very comfy. K[indecipherable] Pk. April 23/15. P."

Miners Entering the Pit
CA BI 77-1535-1669a · Item · ca. 1930

Item is a postcard is of miners sitting in cars ready to go into the pit.

Caption: "Miners Entering the Pit, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia - 10."
Reverse caption: "Photogelatine Engraving Co Ltd Ottawa, Dominion Crest, (Picture of Crest), Made in Canada."

Photogelatine Engraving Co. Ltd.
North George Street, Sydney
94-783-25298 · Item · c.1935

Item is a postcard of the north end of George Street showing the corner of Central school grounds with the Lyceum and Sacred Heart Church in the background.

CA BI 78-1189-2939 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photographic postcard of a rear view of the Blast Furnace, Sydney Mines.

CA BI 84-79-14179 · Item · 1915

Item is a postcard showing a number of soldiers marching down a street during World War 1. The soldiers, likely members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF, are in full uniform with rifles, canteens, and satchels. The photo was likely taken in Halifax.

Piper's Cove
82-239-6939 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a postcard of Piper's Cove, taken from the wharf looking across the bay at the houses on the hill.

Piper's Cove
82-238-6938 · Item

Item is a postcard of the wharf at Piper's Cove.

CA BI 77-257-391 · Item · 1923

Item is a postcard of several people standing outside the Royal Bank of Canada building next to Cribb's Restaurant on Plummer Avenue in New Waterford.

Portrait of five soldiers
CA BI 84-87-14187 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing five unidentified soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.

Portrait of three soldiers
CA BI 84-88-14188 P512 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing three unidentified soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.