The Pestyk brothers and the Tackaberry brothers, both immigrant families, cornered the market on custom made skates for professional hockey players in North America in the middle of the twentieth century. In 1937, following George Tackaberry's death, his widow sold his boot patent to C.C.M. (Canadian Cycle and Motor Company Limited). CCM used the design and name for its elite C.C.M. skate, known as Tacks. The Pestyk brothers lived north of Princess Avenue on 22nd Street in Brandon, MB. The Tackaberry brothers lived on 15th Street in Brandon, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Pestyk brothers in their workshop examining a boot mold with the name G. Gover written on it.
To the left of the photographer (in trees) was a building used to shelter and feed birds; Some ducks and geese used this facility to stay in Brandon during the winter months; From the duckpond south to Richmond Avenue was a buffalo paddock; Normally at least six each of buffalo and elk breeding stock were kept here, and we would flock to see the newborns of each.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Duckpond on Brandon Fairgrounds, looking west
Notes
The Keystone Centre in now on this site
[Mr. Stuckey included two images on the same negative. We have separated them, numbering them M23(1) and M23(2).]
To the left of the photographer (in trees) was a building used to shelter and feed birds; Some ducks and geese used this facility to stay in Brandon during the winter months; From the duckpond south to Richmond Avenue was a buffalo paddock; Normally at least six each of buffalo and elk breeding stock were kept here, and we would flock to see the newborns of each.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Duckpond on Brandon Fairgrounds, looking west
Notes
The Keystone Centre in now on this site
[Mr. Stuckey included two images on the same negative. We have separated them, numbering them M23(1) and M23(2).]
To the left of the photographer (in trees) was a building used to shelter and feed birds; Some ducks and geese used this facility to stay in Brandon during the winter months; From the duckpond south to Richmond Avenue was a buffalo paddock; Normally at least six each of buffalo and elk breeding stock were kept here, and we would flock to see the newborns of each.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
The Crystal Palace was built in 1904 ((Nor'West Farmer 20/08/1904); "Finishing touches" applied 1913 (Barker, p. 154); Demolished, but material saved, in 1939.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Front view of the Crystal Palace at Brandon fairgrounds
The Crystal Palace was built in 1904 ((Nor'West Farmer 20/08/1904); "Finishing touches" applied 1913 (Barker, p. 154); Demolished, but material saved, in 1939.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
View of Crystal Palace at Brandon fairgrounds
Notes
[Images M28 and M29 are both on one 3 1/2" x 5" negative.]
Postcard shows the grandstand and race track located at the Exhibition Grounds (now the site of the Keystone Centre/Westman Communications Place) in the south end of Brandon, Manitoba. The bleachers are filled with people and spectators also line the fence alongside the track. Five harness racers are making their way along the track. An observation tower and possible gazebo for dignitaries is located inside the track.
Notes
The back of the postcard is address to Mrs. Sharpe of Banff, Alberta. A green King George One Cent stamp has been postmarked Sault Ste. Maire, Ont., July 6, 1910. The message reads: Lake Superior, My dear. How are you? Glad you are charmed with B. don't get too fat. Tell Mrs. Coates my state room companion is Miss Rutherford of B. Coll: she got on at Port Arthur. Having a lovely trip. It was hard parting at B. .......Address 14 Deer Park, Toronto. Postcard manufactured by Stedman Bros. Ltd., Brantford, Canada. S.B. 2376. Made in Germany.