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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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Construction of Parkview Apartments

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Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: 1915

Accession Number: 1-2002

1 image

Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator: Wm. Martel

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3.1

Item Number: 1-2002.3.1K10

Accession Number: 1-2002

GMD: graphic

Date Range: 1915

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: Construction of Parkview Apartments

Notes: Located at 14th St. and Princess Avenue; Contractor E.C. "Ted" Higgens; Courtesy of Mrs. Millen Dunbar nee May (Higgens) Dunbar

Name Access: Parkview Apartments

Subject Access: apartment buildings; construction; 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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Methodist Church Under Construction

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Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: [ca. 1905]

Accession Number: 1-2002

1 image

Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3.1

Item Number: 1-2002.3.1K1

Accession Number: 1-2002

GMD: graphic

Date Range: [ca. 1905]

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: Methodist Church under construction

Notes: Laying cornerstone; From the Brandon Sun.

Name Access: Methodist Church

Subject Access: Christianity; Church buildings; Brandon Churches; 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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Paving Ninth Street

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Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: September 1911

Accession Number: 1-2002

1 image

Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3.1

Item Number: 1-2002.3.1K4

Accession Number: 1-2002

GMD: graphic

Date Range: September 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: Paving 9th Street north of Rosser Avenue.

Notes: Paving includes 5 1/2" concrete foundation; Photo shows King George Cafe, A.E. McKenzie Building, Clement Block and Prince Edward Hotel under construction