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Hughes Block (Strand Theatre building)

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Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: July 27,1959

Accession Number: 1-2002

1 image

Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator: L.A. Stuckey

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3.1

Item Number: 1-2002.3.1EA1a(b)

Accession Number: 1-2002

GMD: graphic

Date Range: July 27,1959

Physical Description: 3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details: Photograph

History / Biographical: The Hughes block was built in 1916. It is located on the east side of the 100 block of 10th Street. The Strand Theatre opened November 27, 1916, and showed the city's first "talking" picture December 14, 1929. The Clark Smith Studio, to the right of the Strand sign, had been in the same approximate location since 1907, and eventually moved into the new building. The studio was purchased from Clark J. Smith by L.A. Stuckey on January 1, 1958.

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

Scope and Content: Hughes Block (Strand Theatre Building).

Name Access: Hughes Block; Strand Theatre; Ted Heming Jewellers; Waddells; Metropolitan Life

Subject Access: businesses; cinemas; photography studios; jewellers; clothing stores; Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

Repro Restriction: The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location: Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement: [Mr. Stuckey put two negatives (EA1 and EA1a) and two photos in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered the prints EA1(b) and EA1a(b).]

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Hughes Block (Strand Theatre building)

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Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: July 27,1959

Accession Number: 1-2002

1 image

Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator: L.A. Stuckey

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3.1

Item Number: 1-2002.3.1EA1(b)

Accession Number: 1-2002

GMD: graphic

Date Range: July 27,1959

Physical Description: 3 1/2" x 5"

Material Details: Photograph

History / Biographical: The Hughes block was built in 1916. It is located on the east side of the 100 block of 10th Street. The Strand Theatre opened November 27, 1916, and showed the city's first "talking" picture December 14, 1929. The Clark Smith Studio, to the right of the Strand sign, had been in the same approximate location since 1907, and eventually moved into the new building. The studio was purchased from Clark J. Smith by L.A. Stuckey on January 1, 1958.

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

Scope and Content: Hughes Block (Strand Theatre Building).

Name Access: Hughes Block; Strand Theatre; Ted Heming Jewellers; Waddells; Metropolitan Life

Subject Access: businesses; cinemas; photography studios; jewellers; clothing stores; Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

Repro Restriction: The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location: Lawrence Stuckey collection

Arrangement: [Mr. Stuckey put two negatives (EA1 and EA1a) and two photos in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered the prints EA1(b) and EA1a(b).]

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Original Eighth St. Bridge and Pedestrian Stairway

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Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: ca. 1933

Accession Number: 1-2002

1 image

Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3.1

Item Number: 1-2002.3.1BF2

Accession Number: 1-2002

GMD: graphic

Date Range: ca. 1933

Physical Description: 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details: Negative

History / Biographical: 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.

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

Scope and Content: View of East side of original Eighth St. bridge from Pacific Avenue; Shows pedestrian stairway to North end and CPR early 2800 [locomotive] being serviced on Train No.4

Notes: G. Crighton Collection

Name Access: Original Eighth St. Bridge and Pedestrian Stairway

Subject Access: manmade geographic features; bridges; Brandon Eighth Street Bridges; Transportation; rail transportation; railways; trains; passenger trains

Repro Restriction: The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Location Copy: 1-2002.3.9.102

Storage Location: Lawrence Stuckey collection

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CPR "Dominion" Under First Street Bridge

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Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: [ca. 1945]

Accession Number: 1-2002

1 image

Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator: L.A. Stuckey

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3.1

Item Number: 1-2002.3.1BA3

Accession Number: 1-2002

GMD: graphic

Date Range: [ca. 1945]

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: CPR No. 3, the westbound "Dominion", with engine 2829 under 1st Street Bridge

Notes: View includes former Empire Brewery, [then] in use by Bell Bottling Co.; Safe crossing over the CPR eliminated the need for a flagman. "Telltails" warn switchmen riding on top of railcars of low overhead clearance. Old Empire Brewery was (late 1950's) a feed mill, making grain feeds for livestock.

Name Access: CPR "Dominion" Under First Street Bridge; Empire Brewery

Subject Access: manmade geographic features; bridges; Transportation; rail transportation; railways; trains; passenger trains; Brandon Second First-Street Bridge

Repro Restriction: The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location: Lawrence Stuckey collection

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VIA No. 109 Under First Street Bridge

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Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: March 14, 1982

Accession Number: 1-2002

1 image

Part Of: RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds

Creator: L.A. Stuckey

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3.1

Item Number: 1-2002.3.1BB4

Accession Number: 1-2002

GMD: graphic

Date Range: March 14, 1982

Physical Description: 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Material Details: Negative

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

Scope and Content: Westbound VIA (CPR) train No. 109, engine 6508, with First Street bridge and brewery

Name Access: VIA No. 109 Under First Street Bridge

Subject Access: manmade geographic features; bridges; Transportation; rail transportation; railways; trains; passenger trains; Brandon Third First-Street Bridge

Repro Restriction: The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.

Storage Location: Lawrence Stuckey collection

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Hughes and Company Real Estate Office, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: 1959

Accession Number: 3-1997

1 image

Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator: Photographer: Clark Smith Studio

Description Level: Item

Series Number: 3-1997.1

Item Number: 3-1997.1.9

Accession Number: 3-1997

GMD: graphic

Date Range: 1959

Physical Description: 8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition: good

Scope and Content: Photograph shows the Strand Block on the east side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba. Visible businesses in the Strand Block include: Hughes & Co. Ltd., Smart's Stationery, Waddell's, the Strand Theatre, and Metropolitan Life.

Notes: Back of the photograph is stamped: Clark Smith Studio, per July 27/59

Name Access: Ted Heming Jewellers; Hughes & Co.; Smart's Stationery; Waddell's; Strand Theatre; Metropolitan Life; 10th Street

Subject Access: downtowns; street scenes; Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940; building exteriors

Storage Location: RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Hughes Building, corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of: Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: c. 1950

Accession Number: 3-1997

1 image

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.