Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

1-2015.4

Accession Number

1-2015

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1884-1911

Physical Description

5.75" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

History / Biographical

The Original Brandon Fire Hall was located on the east half of the north side of the 600-block of Princess Avenue. The hall was in operation from 1884 to 1911.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows Brandon's first fire hall on Princess Avenue. The hose tower and stable are visible. The horse-drawn ladder wagon is parked on the street in front of the hall and the rescue ladder is extended against the tower. Five firefighters are standing on the ladder and two are standing at its base.

Notes

Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Mrs. E. Harden, 6th Street

Name Access

Brandon Fire Department

Brandon Fire Department Ladder Wagon

Original Fire Hall

Early B.F.D. Ladder Wagon

Subject Access

fire halls

fire engines

fire departments

early transportation

horses

dogs

fire protection

Brandon Fire Department Stations & Equipment

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Related Material

Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1F3

Arrangement

From loose photos, funny trunk

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

1-2015.5

Accession Number

1-2015

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1903-1905

Physical Description

5.75" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

History / Biographical

The Original Brandon Fire Hall was located on the east half of the north side of the 600-block of Princess Avenue. The hall was in operation from 1884 to 1911.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows Brandon's first fire hall on Princess Avenue facing east. The hose tower and stables are visible. The three horse-drawn ladder wagon is parked is on the right. Pairs of horses are harnessed to two hose wagons. A dog sits on the street before the parked wagons.

Notes

Writing on the back of the photograph reads: 1903 or 1905, "First Fire Hall," Princess Avenue, Brandon, Man.

Name Access

Brandon Fire Department

Brandon Fire Department Ladder Wagon

Original Fire Hall

Early B.F.D. Ladder Wagon

Subject Access

fire halls

fire engines

fire departments

early transportation

horses

dogs

fire protection

Brandon Fire Department Stations & Equipment

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Related Material

Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1F4

Arrangement

From loose photos, funny trunk

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

1-2015.63

Accession Number

1-2015

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1914

Physical Description

4.75" x 6.75" (b/w)

Physical Condition

Photograph was removed from a photo album. Photograph is ripped.

History / Biographical

According the 1911 Henderson's Brandon City Directory, the Brandon Fire Department - headquartered at Seventh Street and Princess Avenue - had 16 permanent firemen. For equipment the department had one steamer, two chemicals, two hose wagons, one hose reel, one aerial aldder, one hook and ladder wagon, and 10 horses. The city had 34 electric fire alarm boxes and 114 fire hydrants. The pumping station had a capacity of 3.5 million gallons in 24 hours. By 1914, the Brandon Fire Department had 19 permanent employees on its roster and added 2 more horses as well as an 80 horsepower combination motor truck.

Custodial History

Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows two horse-drawn fire wagons in front of the Brandon Fire Station No. 2. One wagon has a hose, the other wagon has an extension ladder.

Notes

Writing on the back of photograph reads: Ed Harden, Driver on the left, 1914, 11th McTavish. This picture is the same as the negative in the Lawrence Stuckey collection. Stuckey obtained a copy of the photo from George Lepard, father of Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard).

Name Access

Brandon Fire Department Ladder Wagon

Brandon Fire Department

Fire Station No. 2

Brandon Fire Department Personnel

Brandon fire halls

Subject Access

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

Brandon Fire Department Stations & Equipment

horses

fire halls

fire engines

building exteriors

firefighters

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Related Material

Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1F12

Arrangement

McG 4.1 File 27

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

1-2015.64

Accession Number

1-2015

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1914]

Physical Description

7" x 5" (b/w)

Physical Condition

Photograph was removed from a photo album. Photograph is creased and has tape residue.

Custodial History

Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the interior of Brandon Fire Hall No. 2. The wagon engines are in the foreground. The firemen stand in the background, holding the bridles of the horses that are standing at the entrances of their stalls. The interior of the hall shows a brick floor and tin ceiling. Stairs lead to a wooden door that is likely the entrance to the living quarters and offices on the second floor.

Notes

Writing on the back of photograph reads: Ed Harden, Driver on the left, 1914, 11th McTavish. This picture is the same as the negative in the Lawrence Stuckey collection. Stuckey obtained a copy of the photo from George Lepard, father of Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard).

Name Access

Brandon Fire Department Ladder Wagon

Brandon Fire Department

Fire Station No. 2

Brandon Fire Department Personnel

Brandon fire halls

Subject Access

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

Brandon Fire Department Stations & Equipment

horses

fire halls

fire engines

building interiors

firefighters

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Related Material

Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1F7

Arrangement

McG 4.1 File 27

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Creator

Photographer: Martel's Limited Brandon

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

1-2015.66

Accession Number

1-2015

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1913-1919]

Physical Description

7" x 4.75" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Custodial History

Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.

Notes

Photograph shows two horse-drawn fire wagons in front of the Brandon Fire Station No. 2. One wagon has a hose, the other wagon has an extension ladder. Fireman Ed Harden is on the reins of the ladder truck (right). Writing on the back of photograph reads: Contributed by Mrs. Ed Harden. 6th Street North, 11th & McTavish Ave, Fire Hall - now School Bd office. This picture is the same as the negative in the Lawrence Stuckey collection. Stuckey obtained a copy of the photo from George Lepard, father of Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard).

Name Access

Brandon Fire Department

Fire Station No. 2

Brandon Fire Department Personnel

Brandon fire halls

Ed Harden

Brandon Fire Department Ladder Wagon

Subject Access

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

Brandon Fire Department Stations & Equipment

fire halls

fire engines

building exteriors

firefighters

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Related Material

Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1F6

Arrangement

McG 4.1 File 27

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Creator

Photographer: Clark J. Smith

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

1-2015.67

Accession Number

1-2015

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1912

Physical Description

5" x 7" (b/w)

Material Details

reproduction

Custodial History

Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.

Scope and Content

According the 1911 Henderson's Brandon City Directory, the Brandon Fire Department - headquartered at Seventh Street and Princess Avenue - had 16 permanent firemen. For equipment the department had one steamer, two chemicals, two hose wagons, one hose reel, one aerial aldder, one hook and ladder wagon, and 10 horses. The city had 34 electric fire alarm boxes and 114 fire hydrants. The pumping station had a capacity of 3.5 million gallons in 24 hours. By 1913, the Brandon Fire Department had 19 permanent employees on its roster and added 2 more horses as well as an 80 horsepower combination motor truck.

Notes

Photograph shows a pictorial nominal roll of the 18 members of the 1912 Brandon Fire Department. A logo of crossed hoses, axes, ladder, and helmet adorn the centre of the photo. The Cornell Trophy for the Brandon Fire Brigade is pictured at the top centre. Photos of two building fires are featured at the top corners. The Central Fire Hall and No. 2 Fire Hall are pictured at the bottom corners. Members include: D. McDonald, T. Flowers, E. Harden, J. Adams, J. Daniel, Lt. A. Mowat, T. Calder, A.E. Elborne (secretary), F. Benson, A. Mair?, T. Dunnett, A. Flett, J. Todd, Lt. G. Taylor, M. Watson, A. Thomas [Calder?], Capt. R. Daley, Chief J. Melhuish, Eng. E. Boyes. Also pictured are Mayor J.W. Fleming and Alderman C.B.Coleman (chairman).

Name Access

Brandon Fire Department

Fire Station No. 2

Brandon Fire Department Personnel

Brandon fire halls

Ed Harden

Brandon Fire Department Ladder Wagon

Subject Access

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

Brandon Fire Department Stations & Equipment

fire halls

fire engines

building exteriors

firefighters

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Related Material

Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1F13

Arrangement

McG 4.1 File 27

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA11

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1967

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

1000 block of Rosser Avenue, north side

Notes

Bank of Commerce; Smith Block.

Name Access

1000 Block of Rosser Avenue

Bank of Commerce

Smith Block

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

banks

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA12

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

[East side of Tenth Street, between Pacific Avenue and Rosser Avenue]

Name Access

000 and 100 Blocks of Tenth Street

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(1)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

100 block of Tenth Street from Rosser Avenue. Alexandra Block, built by Hughes & Co. (1904).

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Brandon Chamber of Commerce

Kresge

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(2)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

100 block of Tenth Street from Princess Avenue.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(3)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

100 block of Tenth Street, east side.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Strand Theatre

Trans Canada Credit

Hemming Jewellers

Richardson Securities of Canada

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(4)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

100 block of Tenth Street from roof of the Strand Theatre building.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(5)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

100 block of Tenth Street from roof of the Strand Theatre building.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(6)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Photograph of Bottomley's, located on the 100 block of Tenth Street, taken from the roof of the Strand Theatre building.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Bottomley's

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(7)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

100 block of Tenth Street, east side.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Barclay's Shoe Store

Carleton Cafe

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA13(8)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

100 block of Tenth Street, east side, from Princess Avenue.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Pittsburgh Paint and Glass

O. Stark and Son Sporting Goods

Country Music Centre

Singer

Trans Canada Credit

Strand Theatre

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

cinemas

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA13(1) to CA13(8).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA14(1)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon from roof of Christie Building. View is of Rosser Avenue.

Name Access

Brandon from Roof of Christie Building

Toronto Dominion Bank

Met Cafe

Stuart's News

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

banks

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope, numbered 1 through 10 (negatives 3 and 4 are missing). We have separated them, keeping their original numbers.]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA14(2)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon from roof of Christie Building. Rosser Avenue (looking west) in the foreground.

Name Access

Brandon from Roof of Christie Building

Brown's Pharmacy

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope, numbered 1 through 10 (negatives 3 and 4 are missing). We have separated them, keeping their original numbers.]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA14(5)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon from roof of Christie Building. View is looking east down Rosser Avenue

Name Access

Brandon from Roof of Christie Building

Woolworth's

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope, numbered 1 through 10 (negatives 3 and 4 are missing). We have separated them, keeping their original numbers.]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1CA14(6)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1968

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon from roof of Christie Building. View is northeast with Rosser Avenue in the foreground.

Name Access

Brandon from Roof of Christie Building

Woolworth's

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

merchants

Brandon Street Scenes After 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope, numbered 1 through 10 (negatives 3 and 4 are missing). We have separated them, keeping their original numbers.]

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