This is a single stereoview card published by William H. Rau Publisher, Philadelphia, U.S.A., and sold only by Universal View Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Lawrence, Kan. The card features a black & white image titled "Parliament Building, east end. Ottawa, Canada." It depicts the east end of the Parliament Building in Ottawa with horse-drawn carriages and figures in the foreground.

The card is made of cardboard with approximate dimensions of 7 inches wide by 3.5 inches high, as indicated by the visible ruler in the images. There is no printed series title, card number, or copyright date visible on the card. The back of the card is blank without any text or lesson information. The view is oriented horizontally with standard stereoview rounded edges. No printer/distributor lines, postal/retail stamps, or price codes are visible.

This stereoview represents an original first edition photographic view from the early 20th century, manufactured in the United States. It is an excellent piece for collectors of historical Canadian landmarks or early stereoscopic photography.