Located about 10 miles west of Brandon on the Little Saskatchewan River, this dam was the first hydroelectric generating station in operation in western Canada. It began supplying power to the city in 1901. This power source, which could not operate in winter, was supplemented by the steam plant on 10th St. By about 1920 the steam plant had been greatly expanded and the hydroelectric plant closed. The old dam was washed out due to a thunder storm in 1948.
Custodial History
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Scope and Content
Original Hydroelectric Dam belonging to Brandon Light & Power Co.
Located about 10 miles west of Brandon on the Little Saskatchewan River, this dam was the first hydroelectric generating station in operation in western Canada. It began supplying power to the city in 1901. This power source, which could not operate in winter, was supplemented by the steam plant on 10th St. By about 1920 the steam plant had been greatly expanded and the hydroelectric plant closed. The old dam was washed out due to a thunder storm in 1948.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Original Hydroelectric Dam belonging to Brandon Light & Power Co.
Located about 10 miles west of Brandon on the Little Saskatchewan River, this dam was the first hydroelectric generating station in operation in western Canada. It began supplying power to the city in 1901. This power source, which could not operate in winter, was supplemented by the steam plant on 10th St. By about 1920 the steam plant had been greatly expanded and the hydroelectric plant closed. The old dam was washed out due to a thunder storm in 1948.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Original Hydroelectric Dam belonging to Brandon Light & Power Co.
Located about 10 miles west of Brandon on the Little Saskatchewan River, this dam was the first hydroelectric generating station in operation in western Canada. It began supplying power to the city in 1901. This power source, which could not operate in winter, was supplemented by the steam plant on 10th St. By about 1920 the steam plant had been greatly expanded and the hydroelectric plant closed. The old dam was washed out due to a thunder storm in 1948.
Custodial History
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Scope and Content
Original Hydroelectric Dam belonging to Brandon Light & Power Co.
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives (with two views each) in one envelope, numbering each view J3b through J3e. We have separated them.]
Located about 10 miles west of Brandon on the Little Saskatchewan River, this dam was the first hydroelectric generating station in operation in western Canada. It began supplying power to the city in 1901. This power source, which could not operate in winter, was supplemented by the steam plant on 10th St. By about 1920 the steam plant had been greatly expanded and the hydroelectric plant closed. The old dam was washed out due to a thunder storm in 1948.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Original Hydroelectric Dam belonging to Brandon Light & Power Co.
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives (with two views each) in one envelope, numbering each view J3b through J3e. We have separated them.]
Located about 10 miles west of Brandon on the Little Saskatchewan River, this dam was the first hydroelectric generating station in operation in western Canada. It began supplying power to the city in 1901. This power source, which could not operate in winter, was supplemented by the steam plant on 10th St. By about 1920 the steam plant had been greatly expanded and the hydroelectric plant closed. The old dam was washed out due to a thunder storm in 1948.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Original Hydroelectric Dam belonging to Brandon Light & Power Co.
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives (with two views each) in one envelope, numbering each view J3b through J3e. We have separated them.]
Located about 10 miles west of Brandon on the Little Saskatchewan River, this dam was the first hydroelectric generating station in operation in western Canada. It began supplying power to the city in 1901. This power source, which could not operate in winter, was supplemented by the steam plant on 10th St. By about 1920 the steam plant had been greatly expanded and the hydroelectric plant closed. The old dam was washed out due to a thunder storm in 1948.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
Original Hydroelectric Dam belonging to Brandon Light & Power Co.
Notes
[Mr. Stuckey put two negatives (with two views each) in one envelope, numbering each view J3b through J3e. We have separated them.]
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.
Photograph shows a southwest view of the Prince Edward Hotel and train station.
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: Prince Edward Hotel, Brandon, Man.
Opened Feb. 15, 1892; Contained opera house on second floor; Area under canopy east side held butchers' stalls.
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Scope and Content
Brandon City Hall, front and east side
Notes
This and several other pix by Martel c. 1904 from a book of photos by Wm. Martel & Sons, Photographers, Brandon, printed by Warner's Book Store, Brandon. Have seen this book inscribed Feb. 1905. As no publishers or copyright date printed in it we know pix taken 1904 or earlier. L.A.S.
Opened Feb. 15, 1892; Contained opera house on second floor; Area under canopy east side held butchers' stalls.
Custodial History
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Scope and Content
Brandon City Hall, front and west side
Notes
This and several other pix by Martel c. 1904 from a book of photos by Wm. Martel & Sons, Photographers, Brandon, printed by Warner's Book Store, Brandon. Have seen this book inscribed Feb. 1905. As no publishers or copyright date printed in it we know pix taken 1904 or earlier. L.A.S.
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