Photograph was given to Fred McGuinness by Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard) of Lac du Bonnet, MB.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the wooden exterior of Brandon Fire Hall No. 2 before it was covered with a brick veneer. The firemen are standing outside the bay doors which are open and blocked with rope. The hose wagon and ladder wagon are parked inside the building. The harnesses for the horses are suspended from the ceiling.
Notes
Writing on the back of photograph reads: Mrs. Ed Harden. No. 2 Firehall, 600 Block 11th Street, Brandon, Man. This picture is the same as the negative in the Lawrence Stuckey collection. Stuckey obtained a copy of the photo from George Lepard, father of Linda Bilkoski (nee Lepard).
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Brandon Fire Department in front of new (1911) Central Fire Station. From L to R: Chief John Melhuish; Capt. Alex Mowatt; Lieut. I. Adams; Lieut. Bain; Private Jim Ward; Frank Stock; Alf Granger; Jim Selbie; Friesen; Frank Metise, Mechanic; Art Hayes; Bill Carey; Bob Cameron; Frank Elburn; Frank Benson; Jack Sedran.
Notes
Showing four motor vehicles
Names provided by Amanda Dupuis, Brandon Fire & Emergency Services. Her copy of the photograph indicates that the photo was taken in 1922 or 1923.