Photograph is stained and water damaged. A newspaper clipping about William (Billy) Muir is glued to the top left hand corner of the mat. The image is exfoliated in the right hand corner. The negative has been reverse printed.
History / Biographical
Coombs & Stewart opened the first general store in Brandon in 1881, which was located on 6th Street and Pacific Avenue. According to G.F. Barker (Brandon: A City, 1977, 291), William (Billy) Muir worked at the store until he opened his own grocery store in 1888.
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by Allena Strath (nee Coombs).
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Coombs & Stewart general store located on the corner of Pacific Avenue and 6th Street. A group of men pose in front of the wood-framed store.
Notes
Back of photograph reads: One of first stores in Brandon, Coombs...[?]
Princess Anne visited Brandon for seven hours on July 15, 1982. Her visit was covered in the July 16, 1982 issue of The Brandon Sun.
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Princess Anne's welcome at City Hall. The event was attended by a crowd of 1500 and most of Brandon's dignitaries. The Princes is standing on a small platform on the west side of 9th Street facing spectators and the honor guard from CFB Shilo. A Canadian flag is in the foreground and Mayor Ken Burgess is standing to her right. A number of individuals are standing on the steps behind her.
Notes
The Brandon Sun includes a photograph of this same even taken from the opposite side of the street and from a wider angle.
July 12 Orange Lodge parade in progress; Shows that there was a building in what was for many years, a small vacant lot behind the Bank of Montreal; Campbell & Campbell building and Security Block. Davidson (photography) Studio on awning - became Henfries studio and, in 1923, Jerrets' Studio.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
100 Block of Tenth Street
Notes
Probably taken from Strathcona Block
Creator provided by Fred McGuinness collection (20-2009).
Photograph shows a reception of the King and Queen of Siam at the Winnipeg Railway Station by Manitoba dignitaries. L to R: Major M.Turner, Hon. J.D. McGregor, Premier John Bracken (1922-1943), Their Majesties the King and Queen of Siam, Miss Phyllis Webb, and Mayor Ralph Webb (1925-1927, 1930-1934).
Notes
This photograph was originally part of the J.D. McGregor fonds.
Stuckey's notes: shows good details of buildings in backgrounds. Train consist: CPR 8528-8517 GM model GP-9 units; CPR business coach Strathcona; CPR business coach Killarney; VIA 103 dining coach; Two Govt. of Canada coaches.
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking southeast from overhead bridge and shows the train and a number of buildings on Pacific Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets.
Notes
Corresponds with negative 1-2002.3.9.P25.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Stuckey's notes: shows good details of buildings in backgrounds. Train consist: CPR 8528-8517 GM model GP-9 units; CPR business coach Strathcona; CPR business coach Killarney; VIA 103 dining coach; Two Govt. of Canada coaches.
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking southwest from overhead bridge and shows the train at the station and a number of buildings on Pacific Avenue west of 8th Street.
Notes
Corresponds with negative 1-2002.3.9.P25a.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
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