Vancouver Canada Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1904 Canadian Pacific Railway For Sale

Discover a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Canada with this antique stereoview card from the renowned Keystone View Company. This stereograph, copyrighted in 1904, captures a significant historical scene: the "Western Terminus of Canadian Pacific Transcontinental R. R., and Burrard Inlet, Vancouver, B. C., Can." The detailed 3D image showcases the bustling railway station and waterfront of Vancouver, British Columbia, with majestic mountains forming a dramatic backdrop and steamships docked at the wharves. This stereoview offers a unique perspective on Vancouver's development as a vital transcontinental railway terminus.The reverse side of the card provides extensive descriptive text, identifying the view as "13837—Western Terminus of Transcontinental Railway and Burrards Inlet, B. C., Canada." It details Vancouver's origin as a creation of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885, its population of 26,196 in 1901, and the city's strategic importance for Pacific commerce. The text further describes the city's infrastructure, the striking mountain scenery including Mt. Baker and the Cascades, and the geological makeup of the region. This historical stereocard, manufactured by B. L. Singley in the U. S. A. for Keystone View Company, is a compelling piece of photographic history, perfect for collectors of vintage stereoviews, Canadian history, or railway memorabilia.