{"product_id":"3320","title":"1947 Casa Loma Toronto Ontario Canada Vintage Postcard, Hill House Castle","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWitness the architectural splendor of Toronto's famous \"Hill House\" with this classic aerial view of Casa Loma. Built between 1911 and 1914 for financier Sir Henry Pellatt, this 98-room Gothic Revival mansion is one of the only true castles in North America. The scene captures the grand stone structure and its iconic towers against a lush landscape, illustrating the \"House on the Hill\" as it appeared during the mid-20th century. This card serves as a timeless souvenir of a landmark that remains a central part of Canada's heritage, having evolved from a private residence to a world-renowned museum and cultural attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Linen Era (c. 1947–1953)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Toronto\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Ontario\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Canada\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Casa Loma, Sir Henry Pellatt, Gothic Revival Architecture, Toronto Landmarks, Castles of North America, Bond Street Series\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Unknown\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Valentine-Black Co. Ltd., Toronto, Canada\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Bond Street Series (T. 221)\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Lithograph on Buff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard belongs to the Bond Street Series, published by Valentine-Black Co. Ltd. between approximately 1947 and 1953 when the company was based on Bond Street in Toronto. The printer's code T. 221 in the stamp box is a unique identifier for this specific view. Although the castle was completed in 1914, this card captures it during its popular era as a tourist destination, after it was leased to the Kiwanis Club of West Toronto in 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46759765672125,"sku":"3320","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3320.jpg?v=1778390578","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/3320","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}