Stuckey's notes: Contract for concrete approach from north end to replace east and west timber approaches along Assiniboine Ave. awarded to A.E. Jones and E. Fulcher for $30,590. Oct. 11, 1934. (Brandon Sun). As part of this project a Z-shaped ramp on the west side to Assiniboine Ave for pedestrians replaced wooden stairs to north end. G. Crighton Collection.
Scope and Content
Photograph was taken from the east side of Pacific Avenue and shows the pedestrian stairway to the North end and a CPR early 2800 being serviced in Train No. 4.
Notes
Corresponds with negative 1-2002.3.9.BF2.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Some damage to matting, especially on the back. Photograph is good. There are two brads in the matting (one on the left edge, one on the right edge). The brads are connected to a (broken) red ribbon likely used to hang the photograph.
Custodial History
Kay Sullivan gave the photograph to Fred McGuinness in August 2007.
Scope and Content
Photograph was taken from the riverbank and shows the steel bridge in Souris, MB. A second wooden bridge is visible behind the steel bridge. The residence of Dr. W.A. Sherrin can be seen to the right of the bridges.
Notes
Dr. Sherrin's residence was identified using the Illustrated Souvenir of Souris, Manitoba (p. 38).