Stuckey's notes: In foreground is publicity coach of Sells-Floto Circus. On left the long row of domestic fuel coal sheds (many of which were later burned), Hanbury's Mill, elevators & Maple Leaf flour mill. On right elevator & Hanbury Hardware (in 1985 used by Christie School Supply).
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking east along the CPR tracks.
Notes
Corresponds with negative 1-2002.3.9.P11.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
CPR No. 3, the westbound "Dominion", with engine 2829 under 1st Street Bridge
Notes
View includes former Empire Brewery, [then] in use by Bell Bottling Co.; Safe crossing over the CPR eliminated the need for a flagman. "Telltails" warn switchmen riding on top of railcars of low overhead clearance. Old Empire Brewery was (late 1950's) a feed mill, making grain feeds for livestock.
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
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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
Seeking temporary housing, a parade of patients walked from the Brandon Asylum to the Winter Fair Building (located on the 500 block of 10th Street) the day after fire completely destroyed the asylum.
This photo shows the First Street Bridge as built and opened in 1909.
Note the pile of kegs next to the Empire Brewery. [The building was then] owned by Dave Weiss of Brandon Scrap Iron & Metals Recycling Co.
Custodial History
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Scope and Content
Brandon asylum patients crossing the First Street Bridge
Bunclody, MB was located near Souris, MB. The bridge in question crossed the Souris River.
Custodial History
Photograph was donated by a "Mrs. Wilson" in 1989.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the members of gang 19, who built the Great Northern Railway bridge or trestle at Bunclody. Back Row (7th person from the left): Sig Hongslo (Amneia, N. Dakota). Front Row (1st on left): Dave Pringle (Minto, MB); (6th from left) Jack Blodgett (Heaslip, MB).
