Basement of McKenzie Bldg. Special events: Presentation of Bird. L-R: Mr. W. Peter, Maria Szuboug (?), E. McFadden, Mrs. T. Gonzales, Mrs. A. Miller, J.E. Robbins, B. Thordair (?), C.W. Lightbody
Photograph shows the Bird Construction Company Limited trailer located on the driveway of the Brandon University campus during the renovations to the Brandon College Building and Clark Hall.
Hood and ladder fire engine was built by McKenzie & Russell of Brandon in 1882; Engine scrapped in 1931
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Brandon Volunteer Fire Brigade with first fire engine, in front of original fire hall.
Notes
Standing L to R: J. Richards, T. Taylor, B. Trotter, N. Field, J. Maywood, E. Wiswell (chief). Sitting L to R: J. Reid, J. Burchill, T. Speers, W. Taylor, A. McLean, J. Canning, W. Campbell, E. Stanley.
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Brandon Fire Department in front of new (1911) Central Fire Station. From L to R: Chief John Melhuish; Capt. Alex Mowatt; Lieut. I. Adams; Lieut. Bain; Private Jim Ward; Frank Stock; Alf Granger; Jim Selbie; Friesen; Frank Metise, Mechanic; Art Hayes; Bill Carey; Bob Cameron; Frank Elburn; Frank Benson; Jack Sedran.
Notes
Showing four motor vehicles
Names provided by Amanda Dupuis, Brandon Fire & Emergency Services. Her copy of the photograph indicates that the photo was taken in 1922 or 1923.
