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Brandon from roof of Christie Building

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA14(6)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Brandon from roof of Christie Building. View is northeast with Rosser Avenue in the foreground.
Name Access
Brandon from Roof of Christie Building
Woolworth's
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope, numbered 1 through 10 (negatives 3 and 4 are missing). We have separated them, keeping their original numbers.]
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Brandon from roof of Christie Building

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA14(7)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Brandon from roof of Christie Building. View is looking southwest with 9th Street in the foreground.
Name Access
Brandon from Roof of Christie Building
Prince Edward Hotel
Brandon Hotel
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope, numbered 1 through 10 (negatives 3 and 4 are missing). We have separated them, keeping their original numbers.]
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Brandon from roof of Christie Building

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA14(8)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Industrial park north of downtown Brandon. Taken from the roof of the Christie Building.
Name Access
Brandon from Roof of Christie Building
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope, numbered 1 through 10 (negatives 3 and 4 are missing). We have separated them, keeping their original numbers.]
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Brandon from roof of Christie Building

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA14(9)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Industrial park north of downtown Brandon. Taken from roof of Christie Building.
Name Access
Brandon from Roof of Christie Building
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope, numbered 1 through 10 (negatives 3 and 4 are missing). We have separated them, keeping their original numbers.]
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Brandon from roof of Christie Building

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA14(10)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1968
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
View Northeast toward former Brandon Mental Health Centre (now Assiniboine Community College). Taken from the roof of the Christie Building.
Name Access
Brandon from Roof of Christie Building
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 8 negatives in the same envelope, numbered 1 through 10 (negatives 3 and 4 are missing). We have separated them, keeping their original numbers.]
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Aerial View of Core Area

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1977
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
D.L. Bottley
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA19(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1977
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Aerial view of Brandon's core area
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA19(1) and CA19(2).]
Name Access
Aerial View of Core Area
Subject Access
downtowns
aerial photography
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Aerial View of Core Area

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9268
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1977
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
D.L. Bottley
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA19(2)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1977
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Aerial view of Brandon's core area
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA19(1) and CA19(2).]
Name Access
Aerial View of Core Area
Subject Access
downtowns
aerial photography
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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800 Block of Rosser Avenue

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 21, 1979
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA21
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 21, 1979
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Metropolitan Store building is composed of: Dr. John McDiarmid building (closest) built 1885 and Nation & Shewan building built 1889. Combined building strengthened by E.C. Higgins 1920 - see neg. file K9.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
800 block of Rosser Avenue, south side, looking west from 8th Street.
Name Access
800 Block of Rosser Avenue
Metropolitan Store
McDiarmid Building
Nation & Shewan Building
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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900 Block of Rosser Avenue

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 21, 1979
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA22
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 21, 1979
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
900 block of Rosser Avenue, looking west
Name Access
900 Block of Rosser Avenue
Brown's Pharmacy
Narvey's
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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600 block of Tenth Street

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 13, 1977
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA27(3)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 13, 1977
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Lawrence Stuckey was born at 645 10th Street.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Buildings and businesses on the west side of the 600 block of 10th Street.
Name Access
600 Block of Tenth Street
Subject Access
businesses
merchants
laundries
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 4 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA27(1) through CA27(4).]
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Aerial View of Downtown

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[196-]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA28
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[196-]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Aerial view of downtown Brandon, including area of new Gallery Mall.
Notes
[This eastward aerial view of downtown Brandon seems to portray an outdoor second-story parking garage proposed by the architectural firm Ward, MacDonald and Partners. The proposed overhead parking is depicted as running continuously from Sixth Street to Tenth Street along Rosser Avenue. The negative appears to have been made by photographing an existing illustration. P.E. 03/06/09]
Name Access
Aerial View of Downtown
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Assiniboine Ave. Ramp to First Street Bridge

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
November 1937
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Geo. Harris
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1BA4
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
November 1937
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Assiniboine Avenue ramp to First Street bridge, including CPR Extra 5178 West
Notes
Copy: LAS
Name Access
Assiniboine Ave. Ramp to FIrst Street Bridge
Subject Access
manmade geographic features
bridges
Transportation
rail transportation
railways
trains
Brandon Second First-Street Bridge
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Location Copy
1-2002.3.9.103
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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8th Street and Rosser Avenue intersection

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.11
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Physical Description
6.5" x 4.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is scratched and has been glued to a backing board that has warped over time
Scope and Content
Photograph shows street view of intersection of the 000 block of 8th Street and Rosser Avenue. Horse and buggies are travelling on both roads. Businesses on the east side of 8th Street from Pacific to Rosser Avenues are clearly visible and include: a Lunch Room (likely Aagaard's Lunch Counter), the Hotel Imperial Annex, Liverpool House (a boarding house), R.S. Thompson and Company Real Estate Office (Land Office), a barber shop (likely J. Coulter's), Frank Gowen photography studio, and Fleming's Drug Store. A possible street fair is in progress on Rosser Avenue. One man is surrounded by a crowd adjacent to the Fleming Block, another man stands on a soap box in the middle of the intersection, while a third man is standing behind a booth. Building construction appears to be happening on the west corner of 7th Street and Rosser Avenue.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph matting reads: 296. One photograph (20-2009.12) is glued above and two others are glued on the reverse side. Page appears to be from a photo album.
Name Access
Fleming Block
Fleming's Drug Store
Frank Gowen Photographer
Liverpool House
Hotel Imperial Annex
8th Street
Rosser Avenue
Aagaard's
R.S. Thompson
8th Street Bridge
Subject Access
Street scene
Transportation
downtown
storefronts
store exteriors
hotels
boarding houses
barber shops
restaurants
druggists
photographers
bridge
horses
dogs
land agents
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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McGuinness Medicine Hat residence - aerial

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960-1965]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.184
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960-1965]
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the construction of the McGuinness home in a new housing development in Medicine Hat, 492 6th Street Northeast. Aerial view shows that neighbouring blocks have yet to be constructed.
Name Access
Fred McGuinness
Frederick George McGuinness
Medicine Hat
Subject Access
residences
street scenes
residential streets
winter
aerial views
aerial photography
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family photos
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McGuinness Medicine Hat residence - winter aerial

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960-1965]
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.185
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1960-1965]
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the McGuinness home in a new housing development in Medicine Hat, 492 6th Street Northeast. Aerial view shows that neighbouring blocks have yet to be constructed and the backyard to the McGuinness home is completed.
Name Access
Fred McGuinness
Frederick George McGuinness
Medicine Hat
Subject Access
residences
street scenes
residential streets
winter
aerial views
aerial photography
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family photos
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Original Eighth St. Bridge and Pedestrian Stairway

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
ca. 1933
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1BF2
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
ca. 1933
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Contract for concrete approach from north end to replace east and west timber approaches along Assiniboine Ave. awarded to A.E. Jones and E. Fulcher for $30,590. Oct. 11, 1934. (Brandon Sun). As part of this project a Z-shaped ramp on the west side to Assiniboine Ave for pedestrians replaced wooden stairs to north end.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
View of East side of original Eighth St. bridge from Pacific Avenue; Shows pedestrian stairway to North end and CPR early 2800 [locomotive] being serviced on Train No.4
Notes
G. Crighton Collection
Name Access
Original Eighth St. Bridge and Pedestrian Stairway
Subject Access
manmade geographic features
bridges
Brandon Eighth Street Bridges
Transportation
rail transportation
railways
trains
passenger trains
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Location Copy
1-2002.3.9.102
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede - Parade Day 1

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: Howard Heid, Medicine Hat News
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.211
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Parade Day was held on Thursday, July 19, 1962, at 9:30 a.m. The local newspaper reported that approximately 24,000 people were in attendance to see parade marshall Rod Ashburner leading 175 entries consisting of 90 floats, 75 horses, and 10 bands. There were 19 parade categories eligible for $12,000 in prize money and included: junior and senior cowboys and cowgirls; fancy and Shetland ponies; sulky class open; comic, commercial, industrial and organizational floats; decorated cars; special ranch class; 4-H Clubs; and a non-competitive class. The parade route started at Second St. and Allowance Ave., from Second St. to Ash Ave., north on Ash to First St. SE., from First St. S.E. to Fourth Ave., south to Second St. to South Railway St., south on South Railway St. to Third St., with a finish at McLeod Trail. A route map was published in the Medicine Hat News the day before the parade. Aerial photographs of the parade were taken by Medicine Hat News photographer Howard Heid (1930-2005) from the private helicopter of John Bourn. Bourn was a pilot from Woodville, Wisconsin, who chartered his four-seater helicopter for sight-seers at exhibitions and stampedes across the county. (Sources: Pat Currie, "Let 'Er Go!," Medicine Hat News, 19 July 1962,1; Harald Gunderson, "'Eye in the Sky' Best Parade View," Medicine Hat News, 19 July 1962,1; "Parade Starts at 9:30 Sharp," 18 July 1962)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows an aerial view of the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Parade route, with a focus on Second Street SE. A residential area showing homes with extensive backyard gardens can be seen. The South Saskatchewan River can be see on the right of the photograph.
Notes
This photograph shows the neighbourhood before rezoning and commercial development.
Name Access
Medicine Hat
South Saskatchewan River
Subject Access
parades
floats
aerial photography
aerial views
street scenes
gardens
Repro Restriction
Subject to Canadian Copyright Law
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family photos
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Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede - Parade Day 5

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: Howard Heid, Medicine Hat News
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.215
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Parade Day was held on Thursday, July 19, 1962, at 9:30 a.m. The local newspaper reported that approximately 24,000 people were in attendance to see parade marshall Rod Ashburner leading 175 entries consisting of 90 floats, 75 horses, and 10 bands. There were 19 parade categories eligible for $12,000 in prize money and included: junior and senior cowboys and cowgirls; fancy and Shetland ponies; sulky class open; comic, commercial, industrial and organizational floats; decorated cars; special ranch class; 4-H Clubs; and a non-competitive class. The parade route started at Second St. and Allowance Ave., from Second St. to Ash Ave., north on Ash to First St. SE., from First St. S.E. to Fourth Ave., south to Second St. to South Railway St., south on South Railway St. to Third St., with a finish at McLeod Trail. A route map was published in the Medicine Hat News the day before the parade. Aerial photographs of the parade were taken by Medicine Hat News photographer Howard Heid (1930-2005) from the private helicopter of John Bourn. Bourn was a pilot from Woodville, Wisconsin, who chartered his four-seater helicopter for sight-seers at exhibitions and stampedes across the county. (Sources: Pat Currie, "Let 'Er Go!," Medicine Hat News, 19 July 1962,1; Harald Gunderson, "'Eye in the Sky' Best Parade View," Medicine Hat News, 19 July 1962,1; "Parade Starts at 9:30 Sharp," 18 July 1962)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows an aerial view of the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Parade route with a focus on the First Street SE and Ash Street. A residential area showing homes with extensive backyard gardens can be seen.
Notes
This photograph shows the neighbourhood before rezoning and commercial development.
Name Access
Medicine Hat
South Saskatchewan River
Subject Access
parades
floats
aerial photography
aerial views
street scenes
gardens
Repro Restriction
Subject to Canadian Copyright Law
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family photos
Images
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Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede - Parade Day 7

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: Howard Heid, Medicine Hat News
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.217
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Parade Day was held on Thursday, July 19, 1962, at 9:30 a.m. The local newspaper reported that approximately 24,000 people were in attendance to see parade marshall Rod Ashburner leading 175 entries consisting of 90 floats, 75 horses, and 10 bands. There were 19 parade categories eligible for $12,000 in prize money and included: junior and senior cowboys and cowgirls; fancy and Shetland ponies; sulky class open; comic, commercial, industrial and organizational floats; decorated cars; special ranch class; 4-H Clubs; and a non-competitive class. The parade route started at Second St. and Allowance Ave., from Second St. to Ash Ave., north on Ash to First St. SE., from First St. S.E. to Fourth Ave., south to Second St. to South Railway St., south on South Railway St. to Third St., with a finish at McLeod Trail. A route map was published in the Medicine Hat News the day before the parade. Aerial photographs of the parade were taken by Medicine Hat News photographer Howard Heid (1930-2005) from the private helicopter of John Bourn. Bourn was a pilot from Woodville, Wisconsin, who chartered his four-seater helicopter for sight-seers at exhibitions and stampedes across the county. (Sources: Pat Currie, "Let 'Er Go!," Medicine Hat News, 19 July 1962,1; Harald Gunderson, "'Eye in the Sky' Best Parade View," Medicine Hat News, 19 July 1962,1; "Parade Starts at 9:30 Sharp," 18 July 1962)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows an aerial view of the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Parade route with a focus on the First Street SE and Sixth Avenue intersection. A number of gas stations and garages are visible along this route and include Texaco, Shell, Ford, and B/A. A number of observers can be seen sitting on rooftops.
Notes
This photograph shows the neighbourhood before rezoning and commercial development.
Name Access
Medicine Hat
South Saskatchewan River
Subject Access
parades
floats
aerial photography
aerial views
street scenes
garages
Repro Restriction
Subject to Canadian Copyright Law
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family photos
Images
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Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede - Parade Day 8

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Photographer: Howard Heid, Medicine Hat News
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.218
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Parade Day was held on Thursday, July 19, 1962, at 9:30 a.m. The local newspaper reported that approximately 24,000 people were in attendance to see parade marshall Rod Ashburner leading 175 entries consisting of 90 floats, 75 horses, and 10 bands. There were 19 parade categories eligible for $12,000 in prize money and included: junior and senior cowboys and cowgirls; fancy and Shetland ponies; sulky class open; comic, commercial, industrial and organizational floats; decorated cars; special ranch class; 4-H Clubs; and a non-competitive class. The parade route started at Second St. and Allowance Ave., from Second St. to Ash Ave., north on Ash to First St. SE., from First St. S.E. to Fourth Ave., south to Second St. to South Railway St., south on South Railway St. to Third St., with a finish at McLeod Trail. A route map was published in the Medicine Hat News the day before the parade. Aerial photographs of the parade were taken by Medicine Hat News photographer Howard Heid (1930-2005) from the private helicopter of John Bourn. Bourn was a pilot from Woodville, Wisconsin, who chartered his four-seater helicopter for sight-seers at exhibitions and stampedes across the county. (Sources: Pat Currie, "Let 'Er Go!," Medicine Hat News, 19 July 1962,1; Harald Gunderson, "'Eye in the Sky' Best Parade View," Medicine Hat News, 19 July 1962,1; "Parade Starts at 9:30 Sharp," 18 July 1962)
Scope and Content
Photograph shows an aerial view of the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Parade route, with a focus on Second Street SE. Visible store signs include: Gardener's Used Cars, Provincial Treasury Branch, Furvey's Furniture and Appliances, J.J. Moore & Son Furniture, Alberta Credit Jewellers, James Richardson & Sons, Medicine Hat Gas Power Water City Owned Utilities.
Notes
This photograph shows the neighbourhood before rezoning and commercial development.
Name Access
Medicine Hat
South Saskatchewan River
Subject Access
parades
floats
aerial photography
aerial views
street scenes
garages
Repro Restriction
Subject to Canadian Copyright Law
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 Family photos
Images
Show Less

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