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Brandon train station

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14273
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1905-1911]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Frank Gowen
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.75
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #71
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1905-1911]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a CPR passenger trains at the old Brandon train station. Carts/trolleys appear to be loaded with wooden crates and metal milk containers. Photograph was likely taken from the 8th Street Bridge. The ramp to the 8th Street Bridge can be seen on the ride of the photograph, where residences line Assiniboine Avenue.
Name Access
Assiniboine Avenue - Early Scene
8th Street Bridge
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
residential streets
railway stations
railroads
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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9th Street aerial view facing south, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8419
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1940
Accession Number
3-1997
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
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