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Western Motors at southwest corner 10th and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8415
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1955
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.37
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 Western Motors Ltd. on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. To the west of the car dealership/garage is the Greyhound Bus Station and its Maxwell House Cafe as well as the court house.
Name Access
Greyhound
Western Motors Ltd.
Princess Avenue
Maxwell House Grill
Court House
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
winter
bus depots
garages
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
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Brandon train station

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14273
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1905-1911]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Frank Gowen
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.75
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #71
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1905-1911]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a CPR passenger trains at the old Brandon train station. Carts/trolleys appear to be loaded with wooden crates and metal milk containers. Photograph was likely taken from the 8th Street Bridge. The ramp to the 8th Street Bridge can be seen on the ride of the photograph, where residences line Assiniboine Avenue.
Name Access
Assiniboine Avenue - Early Scene
8th Street Bridge
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
residential streets
railway stations
railroads
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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