Columbus Ontario Canada Main Street West 1910 Real Photo Postcard
Columbus, Ontario, as depicted here on Main Street West, was a small rural community in the early 20th century, prior to its amalgamation into the city of Oshawa. The prominent general store, identifiable by its "Salada Tea" advertisement which was widely popular after 1892, served as a vital hub for local residents, providing essential goods, postal services, and a central gathering point in a time before widespread chain retailers.
This scene captures a typical Canadian small town street, characterized by its unpaved road, horse-drawn carriage, and early electrical or telephone pole infrastructure. Such Main Streets were the commercial and social heart of these developing communities, reflecting the slower pace of life and the self-reliance common in rural Ontario during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.
This scene captures a typical Canadian small town street, characterized by its unpaved road, horse-drawn carriage, and early electrical or telephone pole infrastructure. Such Main Streets were the commercial and social heart of these developing communities, reflecting the slower pace of life and the self-reliance common in rural Ontario during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.
