Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.19

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1929

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the intersection of 10th Street and Princess Avenue looking northeast. A stationary policeman/divider is situated in the centre of the intersection. The lot on the corner appears to be for sale and a solid wooden fence has several advertisements, including for: Majestic Radio and a production by the Brandon Operatic Society at City Hall for "A Runaway Girl." The Brown Block has a third storey lined with dormer windows. Advertisements for Heintzamn & Co. Pianos Piano Tuning, J.J.H. McLean & Co. Ltd, and The Strand Optical Co. are painted on the south side of the Brown Block. Also present is an advertising board for the Capitol Theatre. Signs for the Strand Theatre, Hollywood Cafe, and Campbell's Furniture are also visible.

Notes

Photograph date obtained from the presence of the Hollywood Cafe in the 1929 Henderson's Brandon City Directory and the performance by the Brandon Operatic Society.

Name Access

Brown Block

Heintzman & Co. Pianos

J.J.H. McLean & Co.

Capitol Theatre

Strand Theatre

Hollywood Cafe

Campbell's Furniture Store

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

theatres

building exteriors

cafes

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.22

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1929

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the intersection of 10th Street and Princess Avenue facing northeast. A stationary policeman/divider is situated in the centre of the intersection. A street car is travelling south on 10th Street. Angled parking is on both sides of the street. The lot on the northeast corner appears to be for sale and a solid wooden fence has several advertisements, including for: Majestic Radio, Imperial Gasoline (premier and ethyl), and a production a City Hall for "A Runaway Girl." The Brown Block has a third storey lined with dormer windows. Advertisements for Heintzamn & Co. Pianos Piano Tuning, J.J.H. McLean & Co. Ltd, and The Strand Optical Co. are painted on the south side of the Brown Block. Also present is an advertising board for the Capitol Theatre on which is a poster for "Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City." Signs for the Strand Theatre, Hollywood Cafe, and Campbell's Furniture are also visible. A sign for Plaza Shoes can be seen on the west side of 10th Street. The train station can be seen at the base of the hill.

Notes

Photograph date based on the Capitol's film "Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City" that was advertised in the Brandon Daily Sun 03 December 1929

Name Access

Brown Block

Heintzman & Co. Pianos

J.J.H. McLean & Co.

Capitol Theatre

Strand Theatre

Hollywood Cafe

Campbell's Furniture Store

10th Street

CPR Station

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

theatres

building exteriors

cafes

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.151

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1924

Physical Description

5" x 7" (b/w)

Material Details

reproduction

Custodial History

Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a sedan parked along a residential street. Two two-storey homes with verandas and balconies are visible in the background.

Notes

Writing on back of photograph reads: F. Barker 307-14th Street, Brandon, 1924

Name Access

F. Barker

14th Street

Subject Access

automobiles

cars

motor cars

residential streets

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Arrangement

From 2009 loose photos, from File 13

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