The Snye was a former channel (oxbow lake) of the Assiniboine River. It was located south of the Assiniboine between about 14th and 24th Streets, and during high water in the spring it carried overflow. For many years it was used as a log storage area for Hanbury's Mill. I remember there being bridges over it at 18th & 22nd Streets. It was dammed with a one way flipper valve at 14th Street that allowed water to flow out to the river, but prevented river water backing into it. Water within the Snye became stagnant in summer and formed a breeding area for mosquitoes. It was deemed a health hazard and the river was gradually filled in. LAS.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Snye River
Notes
[This negative was produced using a previous published image. P.E. 22/07/09]
Additional historical information provided by the Fred McGuinness collection (20-2009).
Photograph was found by Al Mitchell, a City of Brandon employee.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a family residence in the city. Four adults (three men and one woman) and three male children are standing at the property's fence or on the wooden sidewalk.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
The Wheat City Hotel was located at the southeast corner of the intersection of 10th Street and Pacific Avenue.
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking southeast from the northside of Pacific Avenue and shows the main entrance to the hotel. Two of the windows on the north side of the hotel have the word "parlor" written on them. McKenzie Seeds is in the background.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
