Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1M2

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

View of the first grandstand and race track at the exhibition grounds

Name Access

Brandon Fairgrounds

Subject Access

fairs

exhibitions

Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities

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

1-2002.3.1M20

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[19-]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Section at left with high roof was added in 1900.

Custodial History

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

Scope and Content

View of the first grandstand and race track at the exhibition grounds

Name Access

Brandon Fairgrounds

Subject Access

fairs

exhibitions

Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities

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

1-2002.3.1M21(1)

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[ca. 1910]

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 first grandstand and race track at the exhibition grounds

Name Access

Brandon Fairgrounds

Subject Access

fairs

exhibitions

Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities

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

20-2009.90

Accession Number

20-2009

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1910

Physical Description

5.5" x 3.5" (colour)

Material Details

postcard

Physical Condition

Postcard has been issued. Corners are worn.

Scope and Content

Postcard shows the grandstand and race track located at the Exhibition Grounds (now the site of the Keystone Centre/Westman Communications Place) in the south end of Brandon, Manitoba. The bleachers are filled with people and spectators also line the fence alongside the track. Five harness racers are making their way along the track. An observation tower and possible gazebo for dignitaries is located inside the track.

Notes

The back of the postcard is address to Mrs. Sharpe of Banff, Alberta. A green King George One Cent stamp has been postmarked Sault Ste. Maire, Ont., July 6, 1910. The message reads: Lake Superior, My dear. How are you? Glad you are charmed with B. don't get too fat. Tell Mrs. Coates my state room companion is Miss Rutherford of B. Coll: she got on at Port Arthur. Having a lovely trip. It was hard parting at B. .......Address 14 Deer Park, Toronto. Postcard manufactured by Stedman Bros. Ltd., Brantford, Canada. S.B. 2376. Made in Germany.

Name Access

Brandon Fairgrounds

Subject Access

fairs

exhibitions

Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities

race tracks

horse racing

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1BF2

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1933

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

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

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

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

Notes

G. Crighton Collection

Name Access

Original Eighth St. Bridge and Pedestrian Stairway

Subject Access

manmade geographic features

bridges

Brandon Eighth Street Bridges

Transportation

rail transportation

railways

trains

passenger trains

Repro Restriction

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

Location Copy

1-2002.3.9.102

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

1-2002.3.1BF4

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

Feb. 15, 1981

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

Opened Dec. 1968 by Mayor S.A. Magnacca

Custodial History

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

Scope and Content

Second overhead bridge over CPR tracks between 8th Street and 9th Street

Notes

Photo includes CPR train No. 801, empty Ontario Hydro coal cars, behind GM model SD40-2 engines 5994 and 5766

Name Access

Second Eighth St. Bridge and CPR Train

Subject Access

manmade geographic features

bridges

Brandon Eighth Street Bridges

Transportation

rail transportation

railways

trains

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

Geo. Harris

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1BF3

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

Oct. 8, 1963

Physical Description

2 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Material Details

Negative

History / Biographical

This bridge was built by CPR and given to the city in 1904 because CPR wanted to close the very dangerous 6th Street crossing.

Custodial History

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

Scope and Content

Original Eighth St. Bridge and CPR Station

Notes

Original negative; From collection of George H. Harris Winnipeg, Man.

Name Access

Original Eighth St. Bridge and CPR Station

Subject Access

manmade geographic features

bridges

Brandon Eighth Street Bridges

Transportation

rail transportation

railways

Repro Restriction

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

Location Copy

1-2002.3.9.166

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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