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Scope and Content: Postcard shows the grandstand and race track located at the Exhibition Grounds (now the site of the Keystone Centre/Westman Communications Place) in the south end of Brandon, Manitoba. The bleachers are filled with people and spectators also line the fence alongside the track. Five harness racers are making their way along the track. An observation tower and possible gazebo for dignitaries is located inside the track.

Notes: The back of the postcard is address to Mrs. Sharpe of Banff, Alberta. A green King George One Cent stamp has been postmarked Sault Ste. Maire, Ont., July 6, 1910. The message reads: Lake Superior, My dear. How are you? Glad you are charmed with B. don't get too fat. Tell Mrs. Coates my state room companion is Miss Rutherford of B. Coll: she got on at Port Arthur. Having a lovely trip. It was hard parting at B. .......Address 14 Deer Park, Toronto. Postcard manufactured by Stedman Bros. Ltd., Brantford, Canada. S.B. 2376. Made in Germany.

Name Access: Brandon Fairgrounds

Subject Access: fairs; exhibitions; Brandon Exhibitions & Facilities; race tracks; horse racing

Storage Location: RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Images

Aerial view of Brandon postcard

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Part Of: Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: 1970

Accession Number: 20-2009

1 image

Part Of: Fred McGuinness collection

Creator: Photographer: R.J. "Bob" Snazel

Description Level: Item

Series Number: McG 9

Item Number: 20-2009.177

Accession Number: 20-2009

GMD: graphic

Date Range: 1970

Physical Description: 3.5" x 6" (colour)

Material Details: postcard

Scope and Content: Postcard shows an aerial view of the city of Brandon

Notes: Writing on the back of the postcard reads: No. 10. Brandon, Manitoba, Canada / Aerial View of Brandon / Distributed by Clements Drug Store / Brandon, Manitoba, Canada / Photos by: R.J. "Bob" Snazel. / Printed by: D.W. Friesen & Sons Ltd. Altona, Manitoba, Canada. The postcard is addressed to Mr. F.A. Rosser and is postmarked Brandon 30 May 1970. A 6-cent Queen Elizabeth red postage stamp portraying various modes of the transportation. The stamp has been cancelled with a postmark that reads "Help Retarded Children."

Name Access: City of Brandon

Subject Access: aerial photographs; aerial views

Repro Restriction: Canadian Copyright restrictions apply. Consult the Archivist.

Storage Location: RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)

Arrangement: From 20-2009 #1 File 13 Sunbeams

Images

Twin Pines Motel postcard

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Part Of: Fred McGuinness collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic

Date Range: 1970

Accession Number: 20-2009

1 image

Part Of: Fred McGuinness collection

Creator: Photographer: Joe Fartak

Description Level: Item

Series Number: McG 9

Item Number: 20-2009.178

Accession Number: 20-2009

GMD: graphic

Date Range: 1970

Physical Description: 3.5" x 6" (colour)

Material Details: postcard

Scope and Content: Postcard shows an exterior view of the Twin Pines Motel

Notes: Writing on the back of the postcard reads: Twin Pines Motel & Restaurant / Brandon, Manitoba, Canada / Located at 10th Street & Queens Avenue / 40 Fully modern units with bath & showers, T. / Kichenettes, winter plug-ins, Ample parking. / For reservations call.... / 30717-C Color Photo by Joe Fartak / Color Productions Ltd., Box 1243, Regina, Sask. The postcard is addressed to Mr. F.A. Rosser and is postmarked Brandon 06 June 1970. A 6-cent Queen Elizabeth red postage stamp portraying various modes of the transportation.