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Intersection 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: 1929

Accession Number: 3-1997

1 image

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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Northeast corner 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c. 1955

Accession Number: 3-1997

1 image

Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3-1997.1

Item Number: 3-1997.1.20

Accession Number: 3-1997

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c. 1955

Physical Description: 8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition: good

Scope and Content: Photograph of the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue facing northeast. An Imperial Esso Dealer is situated on the southeast corner. On the northeast side the following businesses are visible: Thunderbird Bowl, Canadian Pacific Telegraphs, Pittsburgh Paint & Glass, The Strand Theatre, Trans Canada Credit Loans, Ted Heming Jewellers, Carlton Cafe, Barclay Shoe Store, Chamber of Commerce, United Cafe, and Chop Suey. An billboard for 2 Way drink is mounted on the former Campbell's Furniture Building. A sign for the Manitoba CAA Motor League hangs from a business on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on Princess Avenue, on the east side of 10th Street, is travelling one-way.

Name Access: Esso; Thunderbird Bowl; Canadian Pacific Telegraphs; Pittsburgh Paint & Glass; Strand Theatre; Trans Canada Credit Loans; Ted Heming Jewellers; Carlton Cafe; Barclay's Shoe Store; Chamber of Commerce; United Cafe; 10th Street; Princess Avenue

Subject Access: downtowns; street scenes; Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940; building exteriors; gas stations; Chinese restaurants; cafes

Storage Location: RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Northeast corner 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8399

Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c. 1955

Accession Number: 3-1997

1 image

Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3-1997.1

Item Number: 3-1997.1.21

Accession Number: 3-1997

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c. 1955

Physical Description: 8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition: good

Scope and Content: Photograph of the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue facing northeast. An Imperial Esso Dealer is situated on the southeast corner. On the northeast side the following businesses are visible: Thunderbird Bowl, Canadian Pacific Telegraphs, Pittsburgh Paint & Glass, The Strand Theatre, Trans Canada Credit Loans, Ted Heming Jewellers, Carlton Cafe, Barclay Shoe Store, Chamber of Commerce, United Cafe, and Chop Suey. An billboard for 2 Way drink is mounted on the former Campbell's Furniture Building. A sign for the Manitoba CAA Motor League hangs from a business on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on Princess Avenue, on the east side of 10th Street, is travelling one-way.

Name Access: Esso; Thunderbird Bowl; Canadian Pacific Telegraphs; Pittsburgh Paint & Glass; Strand Theatre; Trans Canada Credit Loans; Ted Heming Jewellers; Carlton Cafe; Barclay's Shoe Store; Chamber of Commerce; United Cafe; 10th Street; Princess Avenue

Subject Access: downtowns; street scenes; Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940; building exteriors; gas stations; Chinese restaurants; cafes

Storage Location: RG 5 photograph storage drawer

Images

Intersection 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8400

Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: 1929

Accession Number: 3-1997

1 image

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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Princess Avenue facing east from 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c. 1965

Accession Number: 3-1997

1 image

Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3-1997.1

Item Number: 3-1997.1.35

Accession Number: 3-1997

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c. 1965

Physical Description: 10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition: good

Scope and Content: Photograph shows Princess Avenue facing east from 10th Street. On the north side of Princess Avenue, a B/A Service Station, Princess Cafe, Lindenberg Seeds, and the Central Fire Station are visible. Old City Hall with the war memorial and the Prince Edward Hotel are visible on the south side of Princess Avenue. Traffic is travelling one-way on Princess Avenue.