Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Creator

Photographer: Brandon Sun

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.97

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[19--]

Physical Description

8.5" x 5.25" (b/w)

Material Details

reproduction

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the 800 block of Rosser Avenue facing west. On the south side of Rosser Avenue the Nation Block, Christie's Bookstore, and Reesor's Clock can be seen. A number of horse and buggies/carriages are travelling along Rosser Avenue.

Name Access

Rosser Avenue

Reesor’s Jewellery

Reesor's clock

Subject Access

downtown

street scenes

Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940

Transportation

horses

buggies

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.89

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1883

Physical Description

7.25" x 4.25" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Left hand corner of mat is bent. Mock-up instructions are written in pencil at the bottom right hand corner. Portions of the photograph itself are marked with pen.

History / Biographical

The Queen's Hotel was located on the corner of Rosser Avenue and Tenth Street (Steen & Boyce, 1882. Brandon, Manitoba, Canada and Her Industries. Steen & Boyce Publishers Printers & Binders, 81.). Therefore this photo appears to display Rosser Avenue looking east. P.E. 11/06/09

Scope and Content

Photograph shows early Rosser Avenue under construction between 9th Street and 10th Street in the 1880s. Buildings that line the avenue are wood framed and there are wooden boardwalks in front of a few structures. On the north side of Rosser Avenue signs for Fortier & Bucke Commision Agents and Transit House (Hotel) can be seen. On the south side of Rosser Avenue, the Queen's Hotel and Robinson Brothers and Company groceries and dry goods store are open for business. A family appears to be standing on the stoop at the dry goods store. A boy is lounging in the entryway of the Queen's Hotel. A man is standing on a wooden plank that extends across the dirt road of Rosser Avenue between the dry goods store and the commission agents' shop.

Notes

The back of the photograph reads: FRED McGUINNESS

Name Access

Queen's Hotel

Rosser Avenue

Fortier & Bucke Commision Agents

Transit House

Robinson Brothers and Company

Subject Access

downtown

construction

Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940

hotels

hardware stores

street scenes

store exteriors

building exteriors

grocery stores

general stores

dry goods

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Related Material

Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1C17

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1C7

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1907

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Bylaws to keep cattle off streets were being debated by city council about this time.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

J. Birtles Meat Market "Family Butcher", 608 Rosser Avenue

Notes

Mr. Birtles on right, including Mr. Hammell, Hiram Chesley, and Lew Wicket; Photo includes Red Cross Drug Store with proprietor Mr. McCullagh in front; From Brandon Sun files.

Name Access

J. Birtles Meat Market

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

butcher shops

Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1C8

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[between 1913 and 1915]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

The Sherman Theatre (on right), originally named the Princess, was renamed the Orphium Theatre when it was destroyed by fire ca. 1920.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

100 block of Tenth Street, including Sherman Theatre

Notes

Date determination: Streetcars began operation 1913, Hughes Block (built 1916) not yet in place.

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

butcher shops

Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

McG 9

Item Number

20-2009.94

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1881-1882

Physical Description

9.25" x 6.25" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Corners of photograph mat are bent. Picture is cracked.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows an early view of Brandon's 6th Street in the 1880s. The Winter & O'Neail Groceries & Provisions and James Smart Hardware storefronts have been photographed. A street sign designating 6th Street can be seen below the Winter & O'Neail sign. A horse and cart is parked in front of the grocery store. A number of men wearing hats and jackets are standing along the boardwalk while posing for the picture. Lumber/timber saws are displayed in teh windows of the hardware store.

Notes

Front of photograph reads: 6th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, 1881-1882, Entrance [to Winter & O'Neail] corner of Rosser Ave & 6th Street.

Name Access

James Smart Hardware store

Winter & O'Neail Groceries and Provisions

6th Street

Subject Access

downtown

hardware stores

Pioneers

dry goods

street scenes

Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940

grocery stores

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

Clark J. Smith (?)

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1C13

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[ca. 1920]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

July 12 Orange Lodge parade in progress; Shows that there was a building in what was for many years, a small vacant lot behind the Bank of Montreal; Campbell & Campbell building and Security Block. Davidson (photography) Studio on awning - became Henfries studio and, in 1923, Jerrets' Studio.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

100 Block of Tenth Street

Notes

Probably taken from Strathcona Block

Creator provided by Fred McGuinness collection (20-2009).

Name Access

100 Block of Tenth Street

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

organizations

fraternities

public ceremonies

parades

Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.38

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1955

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the west side of the 200-block on 10th Street. Visible businesses include: Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information, Dominion Tire & Radio Co., Bonnie's Bonnet Shop, Steve's Grill, Wally's Taxi, and Western Motors Ltd. The painted advertisement for Doig, Rankin and Robertson is visible on the Alexandra Block. Christmas ornaments are displayed from light standards and include Santa Claus and a Christmas elf.

Name Access

Chamber of Commerce

Dominion Tire & Radio Co.

Bonnie's Bonnet Shop

Steve's Grill

Wally's Taxi

Western Motors

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

winter

garages

taxi

restaurants

Christmas

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

3-1997.1.39

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1955

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the west side of the 200-block on 10th Street. Visible businesses include: Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information, Dominion Tire & Radio Co., Steve's Grill, Wally's Taxi, and the garage entrances to Western Motors Ltd. A Santa Claus Christmas ornament is displayed from a light standard.

Name Access

Chamber of Commerce

Dominion Tire & Radio Co.

Steve's Grill

Wally's Taxi

Western Motors

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

winter

garages

taxi

restaurants

Christmas

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D9(1)

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

Built 1906-07; Former Merchants Bank of Canada; Library moved to former Co-op store on 7th Street & Princess Ave in 1984; This building became the Brandon Chamber of Commerce in September of 1985; Façade to remain as heritage building, interior renovations to be conducted with government financing.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

The Merchants Bank of Canada (Western Manitoba Regional Library)

Notes

[Mr. Stuckey wrote on envelope "3 negs." but there is only one in the envelope.]

Name Access

Merchants Bank

Public Library

Chamber of Commerce

Smith's Tobacco

Fraser Block

Scotia Towers

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

libraries

banks

chambers of commerce

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D10(1)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

December 14, 1980

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

The building pictured was built in 1906-1907. Prior to its use as the Public Library, the building housed the Merchants Bank of Canada. The Library left this location in 1984 when it moved to the former Co-op store on 7th Street & Princess Avenue. This building subsequently became the Brandon Chamber of Commerce building in September of 1985. According to Stuckey, the façade of the building is to remain as heritage building, with interior renovations undertaken with government financing.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon Public Library [branch of Western Manitoba Regional Library].

Name Access

Merchants Bank

Public Library

Chamber of Commerce

Smith's Tobacco

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

libraries

banks

chambers of commerce

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them D10(1) and D10(2).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D10(2)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

December 14, 1980

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

The building pictured was built in 1906-1907. Prior to its use as the Public Library, the building housed the Merchants Bank of Canada. The Library left this location in 1984 when it moved to the former Co-op store on 7th Street & Princess Avenue. This building subsequently became the Brandon Chamber of Commerce building in September of 1985. According to Stuckey, the façade of the building is to remain as heritage building, with interior renovations undertaken with government financing.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon Public Library [branch of Western Manitoba Regional Library].

Name Access

Merchants Bank

Public Library

Chamber of Commerce

Smith's Tobacco

Fraser Block

Scotia Towers

Subject Access

downtowns

businesses

libraries

banks

chambers of commerce

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them D10(1) and D10(2).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

D.L. Bottley

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D2a

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[196-?]

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

City Hall, Brandon

Notes

Including CKX studio & Prince Edward Hotel sign.

[Mr. Stuckey did not file or number this negative. We have integrated it into the collection.]

Name Access

Brandon City Hall

Prince Edward Hotel

CKX Television

Subject Access

public buildings

city halls

hotels

television stations

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D5

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

December 14, 1980

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Built 1908

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Second Brandon Court House

Name Access

Second Brandon Court House

Subject Access

public buildings

courthouse

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D13(1)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

January 27, 1971

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

Western Mantioba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) at the corner of Princess Avenue and 20th Street.

Name Access

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium

Subject Access

auditoriums

theatre buildings

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put a negative in the envelope and taped the print to the outside. We have separated them and numbered the negative D13(1) and the print D13(1a).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D13(1a)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

January 27, 1971

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Photograph

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Western Mantioba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) at the corner of Princess Avenue and 20th Street.

Name Access

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium

Subject Access

auditoriums

theatre buildings

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put a negative in the envelope and taped the print to the outside. We have separated them and numbered the negative D13(1) and the print D13(1a).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

Martel

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D1

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[before 1904]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Opened Feb. 15, 1892; Contained opera house on second floor; Area under canopy east side held butchers' stalls.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon City Hall, front and east side

Notes

This and several other pix by Martel c. 1904 from a book of photos by Wm. Martel & Sons, Photographers, Brandon, printed by Warner's Book Store, Brandon. Have seen this book inscribed Feb. 1905. As no publishers or copyright date printed in it we know pix taken 1904 or earlier. L.A.S.

Name Access

Brandon City Hall

Subject Access

public buildings

city halls

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

Martel

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D1a

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[before 1904]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Opened Feb. 15, 1892; Contained opera house on second floor; Area under canopy east side held butchers' stalls.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Brandon City Hall, front and west side

Notes

This and several other pix by Martel c. 1904 from a book of photos by Wm. Martel & Sons, Photographers, Brandon, printed by Warner's Book Store, Brandon. Have seen this book inscribed Feb. 1905. As no publishers or copyright date printed in it we know pix taken 1904 or earlier. L.A.S.

Name Access

Brandon City Hall

Subject Access

public buildings

city halls

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D2

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

June 21, 1965

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

City Hall, Brandon

Name Access

Brandon City Hall

Subject Access

public buildings

city halls

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Location Copy

1-2002.3.9.26

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D4(1)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

February 7, 1980

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Originally built as a courthouse and jail in 1884, the building's use as a courthouse ended with the construction of a new courthouse on 11th Street and Princess Avenue in 1908. It continued to be used as a provincial jail until December 1979.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Old Provincial Jail

Notes

Additional historical information provided by Fred McGuinness collection (20-2009).

Name Access

Old Brandon Provincial Jail

Subject Access

public buildings

courthouse

jails

gaols

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them D4(1) and D4(2).]

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

L.A. Stuckey

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1D4(2)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

February 26, 1980

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Originally built as a courthouse and jail in 1884, the building's use as a courthouse ended with the construction of a new courthouse on 11th Street and Princess Avenue in 1908. It continued to be used as a provincial jail until December 1979.

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Old Provincial Jail.

Name Access

Old Brandon Provincial Jail

Subject Access

public buildings

courthouse

jails

gaols

Brandon Public Buildings

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement

[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them D4(1) and D4(2).]

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