Other Title Info

Formerly called "bridge over Souris River?"

Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.100

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[19--]

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

History / Biographical

Kirkham's Bridge was built in 1906, to replace an earlier wooden bridge. The bridge was used until 1981, when it was purchased by the Town of Birtle and moved to a newsite. A former railway pridge was installed in its place.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows Kirkham's Bridge, a steel truss bridge that spanned the Little Saskatchewan River in the Municipality of Riverdale.

Notes

Identification of the bridge provided by Ken Storie (2023). Additional information taken from the Manitoba Historical Society website.

Subject Access

bridges

Rivers

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Creator

Photographer: R.M. Coleman

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.219

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1930s

Physical Description

4.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Physical Condition

Photograph has been cut

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a

Notes

Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Orma McGuinness, R.M. Coleman, Free Lance Photography, Brandon, Manitoba.

Name Access

Central School

Orma McGuinness

Subject Access

class portraits

schools

Public Schools

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Arrangement

From 20-2009 #4 plastic envelope #2

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