Photograph shows seven men posing in front of a wood-framed shack on 10th Street. The men are wearing three-piece suits or vests and long-sleeved shirts. One man can be seen holding an axe another a saw. A double ox-team wagon is in front of the structure.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: 10th St. May 1882, Brandon. Photograph is stamped Public Archives Canada.
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo was taken from the 100 block of 10th Street looking north. At the bottom of 10th Street is the CPR Station. Also visible are the Canadian Bank of Commerce, the Cecil Hotel, The Sun, the Royal Bank of Canada and the awning on Davidson & Gowen.
Notes
An 11.75" x 8" (b/w) print of this photograph is located with the orignal at 6-1999.2. A digital scan of the photograph is available on a CD located in the Archives' office.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
10th Street Commercial Block
Notes
The Commercial Block is located on the east side of the 100 block of 10th Street, directly south of the Hughes Block.
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives and two prints in one envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negatives EA2(1) and EA2(2), and the prints EA2(1a) and EA2(2a).]
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
10th Street Commercial Block
Notes
The Commercial Block is located on the east side of the 100 block of 10th Street, directly south of the Hughes Block.
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives and two prints in one envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negatives EA2(1) and EA2(2), and the prints EA2(1a) and EA2(2a).]
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
10th Street Commercial Block
Notes
The Commercial Block is located on the east side of the 100 block of 10th Street, directly south of the Hughes Block.
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives and two prints in one envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negatives EA2(1) and EA2(2), and the prints EA2(1a) and EA2(2a).]
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
10th Street Commercial Block
Notes
The Commercial Block is located on the east side of the 100 block of 10th Street, directly south of the Hughes Block.
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives and two prints in one envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negatives EA2(1) and EA2(2), and the prints EA2(1a) and EA2(2a).]
Photograph shows a street view of 10th Street facing north. There are many automobiles parked along the street and several pedestrians in summer dress are on the sidewalks and street. Visible business signs include: Hentzman & Co. Pianos (possibly belonging to J.J.H. McLean Co. Ltd.), the Strand Theatre, T & D Clothes, Campbell & Campbell, the CPR Station, and Bowling Alley and Billiards.
Notes
Part of "Souvenir of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada [viewbook], Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Limited, Ottawa." Dates obtained from the Burchill's Music Store Henderson's Brandon City Directory listings (1927-1929). Writing on the front of the photograph reads: 10th St., looking north (C.P.R. Station at end of Street) Brandon, Man.
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo shows the the corner of 10th Street and Rosser Avenue, looking northwest. Visible businesses include: the Canadian Bank of Commerce; The Sun; Canadian Pacific; Brandon Brick Co.; T. Bronson; Fraser and Co.; and the John E. Smith Block.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
Photograph is looking east northeast from the southwest corner of the intersection. Visible are: Brandon Hotel, public parking lot and a service station.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo was taken of 10th Street from Pacific Avenue looking sourth. Visible businesses include: the Cecil Hotel; the Canadian Bank of Commerce; Campbell and Campbell; and the Bank of British North America
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
According to the Brandon Daily Sun (07 May 1913), the first three street cars (Nos. 10, 9, and 7) arrived in Brandon on the evening of May 6, 1913. The cars were shipped via Canadian National Rail to Brandon from Winnipeg and stored at the railway siding on McTavish Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets. The daily paper (15 May 1915) reported that a test run for the street cars was scheduled for May 16, 1913. The City Clerk published a public notice in the paper (29 May 1913) announcing the formal opening of the "Brandon Municipal Street Raily" for on Monday, June 2, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at city hall where the cars would be displayed.
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by Allena Strath (nee Coombs).
Scope and Content
Postcard depicts three municipal street cars parked on the 10th Street tracks in front of the Winter Fair Building. In front of the cars are a group of men wearing suits, hats, and top coats. Two automobiles are parked alongside the street cars. According to Archivist Emeritus Tom Mitchell, the group of men are members of the Brandon Municipal Street Railway Committee. The chairman of the committee, Harry Cater, can be seen in the center-left of the group wearing a watch fob. The committee had assembled for a test run of the street car service, which the Brandon Daily Sun reported to have occured on Sunday, May 16, 1913.
Notes
Back of postcard reads: First Street Car in Brandon in front of Winter Fair building 1910.
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
This image shows various commercial buildings located on the east side of the 100 block of 10th Street.
Businesses shown include the Bank of Montreal, Barclay's Shoe Store, Carlton Cafe, and Ted Heming Jewellers
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put three negatives and three prints in same envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negatives EA3(1), EA3(2) and EA3(3), and the prints EA3(1a), EA3(2a), EA3(3a).]
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
This image shows various commercial buildings located on the east side of the 100 block of 10th Street.
Businesses shown include the Bank of Montreal, Barclay's Shoe Store, Carlton Cafe, and Ted Heming Jewellers
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put three negatives and three prints in same envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negatives EA3(1), EA3(2) and EA3(3), and the prints EA3(1a), EA3(2a), EA3(3a).]
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
This image shows various commercial buildings located on the east side of the 100 block of 10th Street.
Businesses shown include the Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Richardson Securities of Canada, Carlton Cafe, and Heming McCallum Jewellers
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put three negatives and three prints in same envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negatives EA3(1), EA3(2) and EA3(3), and the prints EA3(1a), EA3(2a), EA3(3a).]
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
This image shows various commercial buildings located on the east side of the 100 block of 10th Street.
Businesses shown include the Bank of Montreal, Barclay's Shoe Store, Carlton Cafe, and Ted Heming Jewellers
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put three negatives and three prints in same envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negatives EA3(1), EA3(2) and EA3(3), and the prints EA3(1a), EA3(2a), EA3(3a).]
The Specialty Shop [to the right of the "OK Used Cars" sign] was opened by Ms. Helen Lamont in 1953.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
This image shows commercial buildings located on the east side of the 100 block of 10th Street.
Businesses shown include Western Motors automobile dealership and a Specialty Shop
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put three negatives and three prints in same envelope. We have separated them and numbered the negatives EA3(1), EA3(2) and EA3(3), and the prints EA3(1a), EA3(2a), EA3(3a).]