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Motor Mart, Sioux City, Iowa

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.70
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #68
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Physical Description
8.5" x 6.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Matting is torn, photo is scratched
History / Biographical
The Motor Mart Building in Sioux City, Iowa, is listed on the United States National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places. The State Historical Society of Iowa submitted the application in 1993. The building is an architectural example of the Commercial Style of the late 19th and early 20th Century American Movement designed by E.J. Henriques and C.F. Lytle Co. The building has a concrete foundation, brick walls, and a concrete roof. The Turner Mushroom System, a patented structural system involving a poured reinforced concrete framed, was used in the construction of the building. (Source: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form [online], focus.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/93000330.pdf)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a four-storey brick building, with a large showroom on the main floor. Inside, automobiles can be seen on display. Banners in the store windows read White Moon. The photograph was taken at night and exterior lights decorate the building.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Motor Mart, Sioux City, Ia., Lytle [?] Co. Archts., Mushroom Sys. truout.
Subject Access
Transportation
automobiles
motor cars
car lots
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess, 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
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.16
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1955
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. OK Used Cars - Western Motors Ltds - used car lot and a building containing The Specialty Shop and another business are pictured. The exposed wall of the Brown Block has been painted over.
Name Access
10th Street
Princess Avenue
Western Motors Ltd.
The Specialty Shop
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
car lots
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1967
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
8
Item Number
8.P.1
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1967
Physical Description
1.75" x 2" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Plant worked in the Language Laboratory for 1967-1968.
Scope and Content
Portrait of Susan Plant.
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
November 19, 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.24
GMD
graphic
Date Range
November 19, 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Brandon University's completed coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking northeast. The Towers apartment building is visible in the background.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
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Opening of Steam Plant

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions636
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Vince S. Roska (Brandon Sun photo)
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.2
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows dignitaries at the opening of Brandon University's steam (heating) plant located at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue beside the railroad tracks. L to R: Bill Fotheringham ?, Wilf McGregor, John Robbins, John Kasurak, ?, E. Murray Simpson (Architect).
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Steam Plant exterior

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[197-]
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.1
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[197-]
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking east and shows the exterior of Brandon University's steam generating plant located at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue beside the railroad tracks. McKenzie Seeds is visible in the background.
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Steam Plant opening

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions638
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Vince S. Roska (Brandon Sun photo)
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.3
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows dignitaries at the opening of Brandon University's steam plant located at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue beside the railroad tracks. L to R: Wilf McGregor, S.A. Magnacca (Mayor), John Kasurak, E.A. (Andy) Anderson. Anderson appears to be demonstrating how a piece of machinery works.
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Steam Plant opening

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Vince S. Roska (Brandon Sun photo)
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.4
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the representative for the construction firm turning over the keys of Brandon University's new Steam Plant to Wilf McGregor at the Steam Plant opening. L to R: Wilfred F. McGregor (Chairman of Brandon College Board of Directors), E. Murray Simpson, Architect (representing GBA Associates) and ? (representing the Construction firm).
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.6
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1990
Physical Description
3.5" x 5" (colour)
History / Biographical
The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking west northwest and shows the (new) Steam Plant located on the west side of 20th Street.
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1990
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.7
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1990
Physical Description
3.5" x 5" (colour)
History / Biographical
The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking northeast and shows the (new) Steam Plant located on the west side of 20th Street.
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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1970s
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.8
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1970s
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the old Brandon University Steam Plant (initially coal fired) used up until the early 1990’s. Photograph is looking northwest.
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Western Motors Ltd., Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.33
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Western Motors Ltd. on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Anglo gas station is part of the car shop, which sells GM, Chevrolet, and Oldsmobiles. Hutchings' Drugs is on the ground floor of the Hughes Building on the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess. Manufacturers Life occupies the second storey.
Name Access
Western Motors Ltd.
Hutchings Drugs
Hughes Building
10th Street
Princess Avenue
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
car lots
drug stores
garages
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Old steam plant construction

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.10
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the installation of a tank at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking northeast. There is what appears to be a warehouse and a silo in the background. The tank is being installed by a crane from Brandon Rentals.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
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Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14341
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.11
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the installation of a tank at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking east. The west exterior wall and part of the chimeny of the steam plant is visible. The tank is being installed by a crane from Brandon Rentals.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
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Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14342
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.12
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the installation of a tank at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking southeast. The upper floor of The Towers apartment complex on Rosser Avenue is visible in the background, as is the roof of another building. The tank is being installed by a crane from Brandon Rentals.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
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Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14343
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.13
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the installation of a tank at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking northeast.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
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Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14344
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.14
GMD
graphic
Date Range
October 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the installation of a tank at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. The tank is almost entirely subjerged in the ground.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
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Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14345
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 15, 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.15
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 15, 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the construction of the walls at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking east/southeast and shows the construction of the north wall. There are some silos and train cars in the background.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
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Old steam plant construction

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14346
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 15, 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.16
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 15, 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the construction of the walls at Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking east/northeast and shows the construction of the north wall. There are some silos and train cars in the background.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
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Old steam plant construction

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Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 16, 1970
Part Of
Brandon University Photograph Collection
Creator
Photographer: Tom Donkersloot
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2.12
Item Number
BUPC 2.12.17
GMD
graphic
Date Range
September 16, 1970
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Donkersloot began working at Brandon University in 1970/1971 as the Clerk of Works. From 1973 until his retirement, he was the Director of Physical Plant. The 1960s campus expansion necessitated a large, updated heat source so a central steam plant fueled by coal was built north of the campus adjacent to the CPR rail lines on Pacific Avenue. A 25-year agreement was made between the University and John R. Brodie of the Great West Coal Company, which guaranteed BU lower coal prices tendered by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on an annual basis. Brandon College Engineer John Kasiurak officially opened the Heating Plant on 24 January 1962. An extension and/or upgrade of the steam plant appears to have occurred in 1970. Until the 1990s, heat was piped underground to the campus from the Pacific Avenue Heating Plant but inspection standards were outpacing the maintenance and repairs required to keep the plant operating smoothly. Consequently, a new steam plant was built immediately adjacent to the University to the west of Darrach Hall on 20th Street. This building was essential to handling additional loads from the proposed library expansion. The original steam plant was subsequently sold.
Custodial History
Photograph was taken by Tom Donkersloot during construction and stored in albums in the Physical Plant H-Hut until they were transfered to the McKee Archives by Doug Duncalf in May 2008.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the construction of Brandon University's old coal steam plant at 20th Street and Pacific Avenue. Photograph is looking southeast and shows the construction of the the roof and the west wall. The top two floors of The Towers apartment building on Rosser Avenue is visible in the background. Workers, machines and construction materials are visible in the foreground.
Notes
Donkersloot recorded the date and time each photograph was taken on the back of the photos.
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