Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.5

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)

History / Biographical

Brandon's City Hall and Opera House opened on New Year's Day 1892 with the Annual Fireman's Ball. The exterior of the building was designed by Brandon architect W.R. Marshall. At the south end was the Opera House, an auditorium formed by an internally exposed framework of delicate iron pillars and trusses. Demonlished in 1971, the limestone rubble of the foundations were turned into a sunken garden located in Princess Park.

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo was taken from the northwest corner of 9th Street and Princess Avenue and shows the west side of City Hall.

Notes

History/Bio information taken from the Assiniboine Historical Society's Brandon: An Architectural Walking Tour pamphlet (1982).

Location Copy

A 5" x 7" (b/w) reproduction of the photograph is located with the original.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.1

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.25" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo was taken from the west side of 8th Street looking west. City Hall is in the foreground with the Prince Edward Hotel in the background.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.9

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo is looking northwest from 18th Street and shows the front and south end of Clark Hall and the Original Brandon College Building.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.46

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9" x 7" (b/w)

History / Biographical

The Brandon Club, designed in 1904 by local architect and builder W.R. Marshall, was Brandon's oldest chartered club. It was located at 158 11th Street. In the early years as an exclusive institution, the club boased such notable members as Sir Clifford Sifton, Senator J.N. Kirchoffer, and Sir R.P. Roblin. The Brandon Club closed its doors c. 2005. At present (June 2007), it is the future home of Lennon Trilogy, professional land surveyors.

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows the exterior of the Brandon Club. Photograph is looking west.

Notes

History/Bio information taken from the Assiniboine Historical Society's Brandon: An Architectural Walking Tour pamphlet (1982).

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.97

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows a Brandon residence located at 436 Victoria Avenue.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.98

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows a Brandon residence located at 134 Louise Avenue.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.100

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows a Brandon residence.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.101

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows a Brandon residence.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.102

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows a Brandon residence.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.103

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows a Brandon residence.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.105

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows a Brandon residence.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.104

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows a Brandon residence located at 208 Louise Avenue.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.6

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.5" x 7" (b/w)

Physical Condition

A piece of the photograph is missing on the left side. A small portion of one of the buildings is missing as a result.

History / Biographical

The Brandon Insane Asylum was located on the north bank of the Assiniboine River, two miles north of Brandon. It had a southern aspect.

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo was taken looking northeast and shows the front and west side of the Brandon Insane Asylum. Construction materials are visible at the base of the building.

Notes

A 5" x 7" (b/w) reproduction of the photograph is located with the original.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.7

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7" (b/w)

History / Biographical

The Brandon General Hospital was located on McTavish Avenue between Russell and Frederick Streets.

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows the original Brandon General Hospital.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.33

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

7.25" x 9" (b/w)

History / Biographical

The Brandon Produce Company was located at 1018 Pacific Avenue.

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows the premises of the Brandon Produce Company.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.30

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.5" x 7" (b/w)

History / Biographical

The Brandon Sandstone Brick Co. Ltd. was located on Princess Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets.

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows the premises of the Brandon Sandstone Brick Co.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.15

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.25" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows view east-southeast from tower of Brandon Brewery. Assiniboine Avenue and the west ramp of the Overhead bridge are visible.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Alf Fowler collection

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Item Number

6-1999.91

Accession Number

6-1999

GMD

graphic

Date Range

ca. 1911

Physical Description

9.25" x 7.25" (b/w)

Custodial History

See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.

Scope and Content

Photo shows Brandon Electric Light Company's power house and dam on the Little Saskatchewan River.

Storage Range

RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1P13

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[ca. 1912]

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Canadian Pacific Railway yards, Brandon

Notes

View from water tank.

[For original plate, please see the Alf Fowler collection of the S.J. McKee Archives 6-1999.49. P.E.]

Name Access

CPR Yards

Subject Access

railroads

railways

freight trains

locomotives

Canadian Pacific Railway in Brandon

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Part Of

RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator

Davidson & Gowen

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3.1

Item Number

1-2002.3.1L5

Accession Number

1-2002

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1913

Physical Description

3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details

Negative

Custodial History

For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.

Scope and Content

Two-horse deliver van; Gilmour Advertising Co.

Notes

Photo taken on 18th Street, looking west toward Brandon College.

Advertisement: Dyson's "Red Cross" Baking Powder; Taylor's "Infants Delight" toilet soap

Original loaned by Mrs. Ruby Miles

Name Access

Gilmour Advertising Co.

Subject Access

advertising

Transportation

delivery services

Livestock

horses

Brandon Transportation (other than rail)

Repro Restriction

The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location

Lawrence Stuckey collection

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