Stuckey's notes: Contract for concrete approach from north end to replace east and west timber approaches along Assiniboine Ave. awarded to A.E. Jones and E. Fulcher for $30,590. Oct. 11, 1934. (Brandon Sun). As part of this project a Z-shaped ramp on the west side to Assiniboine Ave for pedestrians replaced wooden stairs to north end. G. Crighton Collection.
Scope and Content
Photograph was taken from the east side of Pacific Avenue and shows the pedestrian stairway to the North end and a CPR early 2800 being serviced in Train No. 4.
Notes
Corresponds with negative 1-2002.3.9.BF2.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
The Towerman controlled the crossing gates, [as well as] switches and signals for all routes into and out of the station and freight yards. [Mr. Stuckey's] grandfather, Samuel Gilmour, operated the previous tower for many years (which only operated the crossing gates), and continued to operate the new tower for several years after it was built (ca. 1929). This tower was made obsolete with the installation of Centralized Traffic Control in 1965.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Canadian Pacific Railway's18th Street crossing & signal tower.
Notes
Photo taken just before construction started on overpass
For a better picture of this tower see photo No. 53 (engine 2911) in CPR steam trains file
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Location Copy
1-2002.3.9.163
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey numbered two envelopes P20. We have kept the same number but designated the first envelope P20(1) and the contents of the second envelope P20(2) and P20(3).]
Stuckey's notes: Taken just before construction started on overpass. Towerman controlled crossing gates and switches and signals for all routes into and out of station and freight years. My grandfather Samuel Gilmour had for many years operated the previous tower which only operated the cross-ing gates and continued to operated the new tower for several years after it was built c. 1929. It was make obsolete with installation of Centralized Traffic Control in 1965. For better picture of tower see No. 53, engine 2911 in CP steam trains file.
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking northwest from just south of the train tracks on 18th Street. 18th Street to the North Hill is visible.
Notes
Corresponds with negative 1-2002.3.9.P20(1).
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Stuckey's notes: No. 54 Moose Jaw - Winnipeg Local is leaving (just E. of 1st St. Bridge). Original negative. Collection of George H. Harris, Winnipeg, Man
Scope and Content
Photograph is looking west southwest along the CPR tracks.
Notes
Corresponds with negative 1-2002.3.9.P16.
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Image of CPR Highway 10 bridge (town in background) and XW 5693-5703-5918-5960-5947-3036, Minnedosa, Manitoba. Image was taken along the CPR Minnedosa & Bredenbury subdivision (ex. Manitoba & N.W. Railway).
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