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Hughes Building, Brandon, Manitoba

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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
3-1997.1.25
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1955
Physical Description
4.5" x 6.75" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on the west side of Princess Avenue appears to travelling both ways. A taxi waits at the intersection. Above the west entrance on the corner building is an electric sign that spells "Hughes Bldg." A second storey has been added to the portion of the Doig's shop that is adjacent to the Alexandra Block.
Notes
A negative accompanies the photograph.
Name Access
Doig's
Hughes Building
Alexandra Block
Princess Avenue
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
taxi
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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First of several CNR trains of lumber for Hughes & Co.

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1900
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.54
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #55
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1900
Physical Description
7.25" x 5.75" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
water marks on matting, holes in corners
Scope and Content
Photograph shows CNR train No.44 carrying loads of lumber. Engineers pose with the locomotive. Several men pose on the railway tracks. Snow and ice appear in the ditch.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph reads: The First of Several Trains of Lumber for HUGHES & CO., Via C.N.R., Brandon, Man. Photograph is stamped on the back: Huhges & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.
Name Access
Hughes & Co.
Canadian National Railway
Subject Access
trains
lumber
lumbering
lumber manufacturing
winter
Transportation
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Hughes Building - architectural sketch by W.H. Shillinglaw

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1910s
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Sketch by: W.H. Shillinglaw
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.27
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1910s
Physical Description
4" x 6.75 " (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a sketch of the Hughes Building by architect W.H. Shillinglaw. The building, which was erected on the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue, had the potential to be four storeys high.
Name Access
Walter Shillinglaw
Hughes Building
10th Street
Princess Avenue
Subject Access
architecture
architects
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Hughes Building, corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8404
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.26
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Physical Description
4.5" x 6.75" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on the west side of Princess Avenue appears to travelling both ways. A car waits at the intersection. Above the west entrance on the corner building is an electric sign that spells "Hughes Bldg." A second storey has yet to be added to the portion of the Doig's shop that is adjacent to the Alexandra Block. Fitwell Tailors, a barber shop, and the Federal Building are visible on Princess Avenue.
Notes
A negative is contained in the same enclosure with the print.
Name Access
Doig's
Hughes Building
Alexandra Block
Princess Avenue
Fitwell Tailors
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
barbers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Architect's drawing of proposed Federal Building, Princess Avenue between 10th and 11th Street, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8423
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1930
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Shillinglaw, Brandon architect
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.44
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1930
Physical Description
6.75" x 4.5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Architect's drawing of the proposed Federal Building on Princess Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets, Brandon, Manitoba.
Name Access
Federal Building
Walter Shillinglaw
Subject Access
downtowns
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
architecture
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Brandon train station

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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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