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Prince Edward Hotel - Private Dining Room

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1912
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Clark J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DC6h(3)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1912
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
[View of the Prince Edward Hotel's private dining room.]
Notes
From Winnipeg Saturday Post, June 15, 1912; Copy negatives: D.L. Bottley.
[Mr. Stuckey put five negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them DC6h(1) through DC6h(5).]
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Subject Access
hotels
Brandon hotels
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Prince Edward Hotel Construction

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[between 1910 and 1912]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DC6f(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[between 1910 and 1912]
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
[View of Prince Edward Hotel under construction; looking south along Ninth Street.]
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put six negatives (3 combined negatives) in one envelope. We have separated them and numbered them DC6f(1) through DC6f(6). From a combined negative.]
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Subject Access
downtowns
construction
hotels
Brandon hotels
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Prince Edward Hotel - with Train

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DC6f(6)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[19-]
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
[Prince Edward Hotel with CN mixed (freight and passanger) train at Canadian National Railways station.]
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put six negatives (3 combined negatives) in one envelope. We have separated them and numbered them DC6f(1) through DC6f(6). From a combined negative.]
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Canadian National Railway
Subject Access
railway stations
hotels
Brandon hotels
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Prince Edward Hotel - Railway Station

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 1940
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
George H. Harris
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DC6f(2)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 1940
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
[East side of Prince Edward Hotel railway station; facing Ninth Street]
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put six negatives (3 combined negatives) in one envelope. We have separated them and numbered them DC6f(1) through DC6f(6). From a combined negative.]
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Canadian Northern Railway
Canadian National Railway
Subject Access
railway stations
hotels
Brandon hotels
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Prince Edward Hotel Architectural Drawing

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[190-?]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DC6g
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[190-?]
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
Prince Edward Hotel & CNR station architect's drawing
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Canadian National Railway
Subject Access
railway stations
hotels
Brandon hotels
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Prince Edward Hotel - Former Station Platform

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 12, 1978
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DC6b
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 12, 1978
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
Prince Edward Hotel and Canadian National Railway station
Notes
From former site of station platform
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives in the same envelope, numbering them DC6b and DC6c. We have separated them.]
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Canadian National Railway
Subject Access
railway stations
hotels
Brandon hotels
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Prince Edward Hotel - Former Station Platform

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 12, 1978
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DC6f(5)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 12, 1978
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
Prince Edward Hotel and Canadian National Railway station
Notes
From former site of station platform
[Mr. Stuckey put six negatives (3 combined negatives) in one envelope. We have separated them and numbered them DC6f(1) through DC6f(6). From a combined negative.]
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Canadian National Railway
Subject Access
railway stations
hotels
Brandon hotels
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Prince Edward Hotel Construction

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1911
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1K3
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1911
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
View of Prince Edward Hotel under construction.
Notes
For details regarding construction negotiations between the City of Brandon and Canadian Northern Railway, see Brandon: A City, by G.F. Barker, page 126.
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Subject Access
construction
hotels
Brandon hotels
Brandon Early Construction Scenes
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Prince Edward Hotel - "Canadian Northern Railway" Sign

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 12, 1978
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DC6c
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
February 12, 1978
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
Canadian Northern Railway sign on 9th Street side of railway station
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives in the same envelope, numbering them DC6b and DC6c. We have separated them.]
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
Canadian National Railway
Canadian Northern Railway
Subject Access
railway stations
hotels
Brandon hotels
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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CNR Station at Prince Edward Hotel

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 1940
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
George H. Harris
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1PC4
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
June 1940
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
[East side of Prince Edward Hotel railway station; facing Ninth Street]
Notes
Copy LAS.
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
CNR Station
Subject Access
railway stations
hotels
Brandon hotels
Canadian National Railways in Brandon - Early
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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CNR Station at Prince Edward Hotel

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1979
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
D.L. Bottley
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1PC7(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1979
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
Canadian Northern Railway (became Canadian National Railways) station on Ninth Street.
Notes
Image from a combined copy negative by LAS.
[View of south side of station and hotel, facing Ninth Street. P.E.]
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
CNR Station
Canadian Northern Railway
Subject Access
railway stations
hotels
Brandon hotels
Canadian National Railways in Brandon - Early
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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CNR Station at Prince Edward Hotel

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1979
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
D.L. Bottley
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1PC7(2)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1979
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
Canadian Northern Railway (became Canadian National Railways) station on Ninth Street.
Notes
Image from a combined copy negative by LAS.
[View of the south side of station and hotel, and former station platform (left side). P.E.]
Name Access
Prince Edward Hotel
CNR Station
Canadian Northern Railway
Subject Access
railway stations
hotels
Brandon hotels
Canadian National Railways in Brandon - Early
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Belvidere Apartments

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 2, 1978
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DC5
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 2, 1978
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Building was built as the Reno Hotel in 1910, the city's best; was soon overshadowed by Canadian Northern Railway's Prince Edward Hotel in 1912; Became Belvidere Apts. 1918
This is the only building, apart from houses, completely faced with "Samson's" brick from Brandon Sand & Brick Co. (plant at 30th St. & Princess Ave - presently playground of Valleyview School) to survive into the 1980's. Ornamentation around door and windows is the only surviving example of their red dyed brick, known.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Belvidere Apartments (ex. Reno Hotel), 1280 Rosser Ave.
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives (DC5 and DC5a) in same envelope, which we have separated, along with a print we numbered DC5(b).]
Name Access
Belvidere Apartments
Subject Access
apartment buildings
hotels
Brandon hotels
Brandon apartment buildings
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Belvidere Apartments - Detail of Front Entrance

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 2, 1978
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DC5a
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 2, 1978
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Building was built as the Reno Hotel in 1910, the city's best; was soon overshadowed by Canadian Northern Railway's Prince Edward Hotel in 1912; Became Belvidere Apts. 1918
This is the only building, apart from houses, completely faced with "Samson's" brick from Brandon Sand & Brick Co. (plant at 30th St. & Princess Ave - presently playground of Valleyview School) to survive into the 1980's. Ornamentation around door and windows is the only surviving example of their red dyed brick, known.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Front entrance of Belvidere Apartments (ex. Reno Hotel), 1280 Rosser Ave.
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives (DC5 and DC5a) in same envelope, which we have separated, along with a print we numbered DC5(b).]
Name Access
Belvidere Apartments
Subject Access
apartment buildings
hotels
Brandon hotels
Brandon apartment buildings
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Belvidere Apartments

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 2, 1978
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1DC5(b)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 2, 1978
Physical Description
3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Material Details
Photograph
History / Biographical
Building was built as the Reno Hotel in 1910, the city's best; was soon overshadowed by Canadian Northern Railway's Prince Edward Hotel in 1912; Became Belvidere Apts. 1918
This is the only building, apart from houses, completely faced with "Samson's" brick from Brandon Sand & Brick Co. (plant at 30th St. & Princess Ave - presently playground of Valleyview School) to survive into the 1980's. Ornamentation around door and windows is the only surviving example of their red dyed brick, known.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Belvidere Apartments (ex. Reno Hotel), 1280 Rosser Ave.
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives (DC5 and DC5a) in same envelope, which we have separated, along with a print we numbered DC5(b).]
Name Access
Belvidere Apartments
Subject Access
apartment buildings
hotels
Brandon hotels
Brandon apartment buildings
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1904
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1L3
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1904
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
The renovated Pacific Hotel became the New Pacific Hotel in 1904.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Ox team and Wagon by the New Pacific Hotel
Notes
2nd from left: H.L. Power.
Oxen had already been replaced as motive power, however this team was maintained as a showpiece.
Photo believed to be a publicity stunt for the hotel.
Original photo loaned by Mrs. Selbie.
Name Access
Ox Team & Wagon
Pacific Hotel
Subject Access
Transportation
Ox wagons
Brandon hotels
Brandon Transportation (other than rail)
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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The (Coal) Gas Works - Brandon Gas & Power Co.

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1915]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1J6
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1915]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Proprietor - Cyrus Eaton; operation began December 9, 1910
Coal gas, obtained by roasting coal, went into the round storage tank and was then piped throughout the city to be used mostly for cooking
A secondary coke byproduct was also sold as fuel.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
The Gas Works - Brandon Gas & Power Co. coal gas plant
Notes
Located on Pacific Ave. East near the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks
Copy negative from 8" x 10" glass plate (on file).
Name Access
The Gas Works - Brandon Gas & Power Co.
Subject Access
coal gas
utilities
Brandon Public Utilities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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The (Coal) Gas Works - Brandon Gas & Power Co. Interior

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1915]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1J7
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1915]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Proprietor - Cyrus Eaton; operation began December 9, 1910
Coal gas, obtained by roasting coal, went into a round storage tank and was then piped throughout the city to be used mostly for cooking
A secondary coke byproduct was also sold as fuel.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
The Brandon Gas & Power Company's interior coking ovens
Notes
Copy negative from 8" x 10" glass plate (on file)
As of 1987 this building on Pacific Avenue East (near the CPR tracks) was owned by Manitoba Telephone System - Fred McGuinness collection (20-2009).
Name Access
The Gas Works - Brandon Gas & Power Co.
Subject Access
coal gas
utilities
Brandon Public Utilities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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Canada Gas & Electric Co. Steam Plant

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1930]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1J4
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1930]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
In 1917 the Brandon Electric Light Co. and the Brandon Gas & Power Co. merged to form the Canada Gas & Electric Company; CG&EC was subsequently taken over by the Manitoba Power Commission;
Brandon's central heating system was taken over by the Brandon Steam Heat Users Co-operative;
On September 13, 1957 at 3:38 PM, an explosion in the boiler and stack destroyed the large stack causing two fatalities.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Canada Gas & Electric Co. steam plant
Notes
View (from 10th St.) of the coal-powered steam generating plant located at 10th St. & Lorne Ave.
Copy negative from 8x10 negative by C.J. Smith (on file).
Name Access
Canada Gas & Electric Co. Steam Plant
Subject Access
generation of electricity
coal
powerhouses
Brandon Public Utilities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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Canada Gas & Electric Co. Steam Plant

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1930]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1J5
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1930]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
In 1917 the Brandon Electric Light Co. and the Brandon Gas & Power Co. merged to form the Canada Gas & Electric Company; CG&EC was subsequently taken over by the Manitoba Power Commission;
Brandon's central heating system was taken over by the Brandon Steam Heat Users Co-operative;
On September 13, 1957 at 3:38 PM, an explosion in the boiler and stack destroyed the large stack causing two fatalities.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Canada Gas & Electric Co. steam plant
Notes
Rear view of the coal-powered steam generating plant located at 10th St. & Lorne Avenue
Coal was fed from boxcars up elevators to crushers in two cupolas from which it was fed by gravity to chain grate boilers; The chain grate revolved slowly but constantly with coal fed at front edge, burned, and dumped as cinders in pit at far end
The two boxcars shown were used to haul the coal; One is lettered for the Canadian National, the other is still lettered for the merged Grand Trunk Pacific; Cinders were loaded in gondola cars at far right
Copy negative from 8x10 negative by C.J. Smith (on file).
Name Access
Canada Gas & Electric Co. Steam Plant
Subject Access
generation of electricity
coal
powerhouses
Brandon Public Utilities
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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