Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: R.M. Coleman

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.43

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1960s

Physical Description

8" x 5" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

History / Biographical

The Royal Bank moved to this location on 26 October 1929. An existing building was renovated to accomodate the bank. On 28 May 1976 fire destroyed the buildings from the lane west to the Royal Bank.

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the south side of Rosser Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets, west of the Eaton's building. Visible shops include: Vogue [Ladies Wear], Smith's Drugs, Sobie's Tailored Undergarnments, Household Finance Loans, and The Royal Bank of Canada.

Name Access

Vogue Ladies Wear

Smith's Drugs

Sobie's

Household Finance Loans

Royal Bank of Canada

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

winter

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

3-1997.1.36

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 Greyhound Bus Depot at 11th Street and Princess Avenue. Western Motors, Wheelers Esso Station, and the Prince Edward Hotel are visible along the south side of Princess Avenue. Traffic is travelling one-way on Princess Avenue.

Name Access

Greyhound

Western Motors Ltd.

Esso

Prince Edward Hotel

Princess Avenue

11th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

hotels

garages

bus depots

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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