The Sault Ste. Marie Rapids (Swift waters of the St. Mary's River) from which the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, derived their names

The Sault Ste. Marie Rapids (Swift waters of the St. Mary's River) from which the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, derived their names

St. Mary's Rapids

Colored print of St. Mary's River rapids, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Sunset and skyline in the background. Printed on front: "The Sault Ste. Marie Rapids (Swift waters of the St. Mary's River) from which the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, derived their names 6A-H2904." Printed on back: "This drop of 22 feet in 3/4 of a mile on the St. Mary's River, the connecting link between Lake Superior and Lake Huron, made the construction of the famous Sault Locks necessary to complete navigation to and from Lake Superior ports. Published exclusively for A.E. Young Sault Ste, Marie, Mich. Post Card. 'C.T. Art-Colortone' Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Made only by Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago."

A. E. Young

Clarke Historical Library Postcard Collection

Curt Teich & Co.

c.1930s

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JPEG

English

Postcard

3.5 x 5.5 inches