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Banana Trees
(Stephens and Scott Ltd. Trinidad, 2009-04-15T11:43:31Z)
Labourers in the fields inspect the banana "trees". The postcard is addressed to Miss Cunningham, Montreal, Canada.
Bird's eye view, Port of Spain, Trinidad
(Goodwille and Wilson Ltd., Trinidad, 2010-03-11T15:42:56Z)
Photo showing an aerial view of the buildings and vegetation in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The postcard bears handwritten correspondence and a one cent United States postage stamp.
Cannon Ball Tree, Trinidad, B.W.I.
(Waterman the Hatter, Clothier and Outfitter, Trinidad, 2010-05-19T13:56:32Z)
The Cannon ball tree is indigenous to South America and the South Caribbean. Its scientifc name is Couroupita guianensis. This postcard is addressed to John Flynn of Massachuetts, United States and affixed to the postcard is a penny Trinidad postage stamp.
Coconut Plantation, Trinidad, B.W.I.
(AnCoG Agency, 2009-10-12T15:30:12Z)
A picture of large piles of coconuts in front of a shed on a plantation. Postcard numbered C27127.
[Custom House, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I.]
(Unknown, 2011-02-22)
The postcard shows a view from the sea of boats docked at the Port of Spain harbour as well as the Custom Houses. This postcard is labelled in handwriting "Landing at Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I.", dated 1910, and addressed to Miss Hazel Pike. There is a one cent United States postage stamp affixed.
[East Indian Woman and Villagers]
(2008-12-09T15:59:32Z)
A woman of East Indian descent poses for a photograph while villagers, including a young boy and a man both wearing hats, look on. Addressed to Miss. Charlotte M. Perterson, Massachusetts.
Government House, Trinidad
(G.G. Belgrave, Trinidad, 2009-06-03T15:28:31Z)
A picture of a walkway leading to the Governor's House main building starting at a fountain, tropical plants of the Botanical Gardens line the walkway and at the back of the building are the St. Ann's Hills. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Mary Sewnenig, Coatesville, PA, U.S.A. Affixed to the postcard is a US 1 cent stamp, postmarked December 12, 1910.
Governor's Residence
(2009-06-04T13:05:24Z)
A view of the Governor's Residence from across the garden with a curved path lined with benches, potted plants and a variety of tropical flora, leading to the main building. Just to the left of the building is a giant Samaan tree and in the background is the hills of St. Ann's. This residence was designated "The President's House" in 1976 when Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic. The postcard is addressed to Miss Helen Smith, Mont., U.S.A. Affixed to the postcard is a Trinidad and Tobago 1 penny stamp, postmarked December 20, 1910.
Light-House
(Waterman, Trinidad, 2010-03-10T14:12:44Z)
This is a vintage picture of the Port of Spain harbour featuring the lighthouse, with Customs Office and St. Vincent Jetty. There are several ships on the sea and people are strolling about on the jetty.
Loading Pitch, La Brea, Trinidad, B.W.I.
(Muir Marshall and Co., Trinidad, 2010-01-18T13:22:53Z)
On the left of this photograph one can see gentlemen in jackets and hats looking on as blue collar workers dig and load pitch onto railroad carts and trolleys at the Pitch Lake in La Brea. This pitch will later be loaded on to ships via an aerial tramway at Brighton Pier and exported afar. The postcard also has hand-written correspondence.
Marine Square, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I.
(2010-04-23T13:28:06Z)
A view of Marine Square which was renamed Independence Square in 1962.
The Pitch Lake of La Brea. Trinidad, B.W.I.
(Waterman the Hatter, Clothier and Outfitter, Trinidad, 2010-05-13T13:30:24Z)
In this vintage postcard, four men in hats linger on the pitch at the Pitch Lake, La Brea, south west Trinidad. A lady is seated nearby. Numerous trees are spread across the horizon. The Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world. It was discovery by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1595. It is mined for asphalt and is a fascinating tourist attraction. Postcard number 1018.
Queen's Park Hotel, Trinidad
(G.G. Belgrave, Trinidad, 2010-06-16T18:24:03Z)
The Queen's Park Hotel, located in Port of Spain on the southern side of the Queen's Park Savannah, was first opened in January 1895. There are a few horse and carriages at the centre horizon and the sign above the entrance gate would read, if it were more legible, "Queen's Park Hotel". This postcard, postmarked November 3rd 1910, is addressed to Master Donald Sensenig of Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Affixed to the postcard is a one cent United States postage stamp.
Saman [sic] Tree, Trinidad
(Davidson and Todd Ltd., Trinidad, 2010-05-21T14:19:39Z)
The postcard shows some children playing near a Samaan tree located in a field in Trinidad. This card was mailed to someone in Somerset, England, the addressee's name is unclear. And affixed is a 3 cents Trinidad and Tobago postage stamp.
Traveller's Palm, Trinidad, B.W.I.
(Stephens Ltd., Trinidad, 2010-06-01T14:31:31Z)
This postcard shows the Traveller's Palm which has a distinctive fan shape and was given its name because the sheaths of the stem hold drinking water which can be used as an emergency drinking supply. This used postcard is addressed to Mrs. Elie G--[name illegible] of Massachusetts, United States of America.
TRinity Cathedral, Trinidad.
(G.G. Belgrave, Trinidad, 2010-05-18T13:52:02Z)
Image depicts the Trinity Cathedral in Port of Spain Trinidad, in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The view is from the north western corner of Hart and Abercromby Streets looking in a south eastwardly direction.
Victoria Institute, Trinidad, B.W.I.
(Waterman, Trinidad, 2010-07-01T12:53:20Z)
The postcard shows the Victoria Institute which built to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen’s Victoria’s reign. Fire gutted the building in 1920s and it was rebuilt in 1923, but renamed the National Museum and Art Gallery in 1965. The original building was designed by Daniel Mienerts Hahn, a German who worked in the Dept of Public Works. Printed on the back of the postcard are the words :"1016 Par excellence." This used postcard is postmarked 1910.

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