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West side 200-block 10th Street, south of Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c. 1955

Accession Number: 3-1997

1 image

Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3-1997.1

Item Number: 3-1997.1.38

Accession Number: 3-1997

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c. 1955

Physical Description: 10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition: good

Scope and Content: Photograph shows the west side of the 200-block on 10th Street. Visible businesses include: Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information, Dominion Tire & Radio Co., Bonnie's Bonnet Shop, Steve's Grill, Wally's Taxi, and Western Motors Ltd. The painted advertisement for Doig, Rankin and Robertson is visible on the Alexandra Block. Christmas ornaments are displayed from light standards and include Santa Claus and a Christmas elf.

Name Access: Chamber of Commerce; Dominion Tire & Radio Co.; Bonnie's Bonnet Shop; Steve's Grill; Wally's Taxi; Western Motors; 10th Street

Subject Access: downtowns; street scenes; Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940; building exteriors; winter; garages; taxi; restaurants; Christmas

Storage Location: RG 5 photograph storage drawer

Images

West side 200-block 10th Street facing south from Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c.1955

Accession Number: 3-1997

1 image

Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3-1997.1

Item Number: 3-1997.1.39

Accession Number: 3-1997

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c.1955

Physical Description: 10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition: good

Scope and Content: Photograph shows the west side of the 200-block on 10th Street. Visible businesses include: Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information, Dominion Tire & Radio Co., Steve's Grill, Wally's Taxi, and the garage entrances to Western Motors Ltd. A Santa Claus Christmas ornament is displayed from a light standard.

Name Access: Chamber of Commerce; Dominion Tire & Radio Co.; Steve's Grill; Wally's Taxi; Western Motors; 10th Street

Subject Access: downtowns; street scenes; Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940; building exteriors; winter; garages; taxi; restaurants; Christmas

Storage Location: RG 5 photograph storage drawer

Images

9th Street aerial view facing south, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c. 1940

Accession Number: 3-1997

1 image

Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator: Photographer: Jerrett Photo

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3-1997.1

Item Number: 3-1997.1.41

Accession Number: 3-1997

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c. 1940

Physical Description: 5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Material Details: postcard

Physical Condition: good

Scope and Content: Postcard shows an aerial view of 9th Street facing south in Brandon, Manitoba. Visible businesses and landmarks include: Beaubier Hotel, YMCA/police station, the original CKX Radio station towers on 8th Street (est. 1928 - moved 1940), the old City Hall, Prince Edward Hotel, and the original Manitoba Power commission smokestack on 10th Street.

Notes: Writing on the front of the photograph reads: Brandon, Man., Jerrett Photo. This photograph shows a rare view of the 800-block between Rosser and Princess Avenues.

Name Access: Beaubier Hotel; City Hall; CKX; Prince Edward Hotel; Manitoba Power Company

Subject Access: downtowns; street scenes; Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940; aerial views; building exteriors

Storage Location: RG 5 photograph storage drawer

Images

Aerial view of 10th Street facing south from Princess Avenue

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Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c.1940

Accession Number: 3-1997

1 image

Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator: Photographer: Jerrett Photo

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3-1997.1

Item Number: 3-1997.1.42

Accession Number: 3-1997

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c.1940

Physical Description: 5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Material Details: postcard

Physical Condition: Red ink stain is on the front right corner of postcard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows 10th Street facing south from Princess Avenue. Visible landmarks and businesses include: Manitoba Power Commission (MPC)'s power sub-station, First Baptist Church, Wheat City Arena, and the grand stand at the Exhibition Grounds. The partial sign visible at the bottom of the photograph on the east side of 10th Street reads Yates and Neale, which refers to a plumbing and heating company that dissolved in 1943 to be replaced by Neale, Stothard and Chapman. Businesses on the west side of 10th Street include: Dominion Tire & Radio Co., Bolts Barber Shop, Elviss T.E. Co. Stables.

Notes: Information concerning Yates and Neale courtesy Jack Stothard. Writing on the front of the postcard reads: Brandon, Looking S.W., Jerrett Photo. This photograph shows a rare view of the 200-block of 10th Street.