Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Frank Gowen, Brandon

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.64

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #64

GMD

graphic

Date Range

1905

Physical Description

7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Mat is water stained, emulsive side is stained

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the recently constructed Strathcona Block. H. Lamontagne & Co. Ltd., Wholesale, occupies the ground floor. Scaffolding is suspended from the north side of the building. Buildings have yet to be erected to the north and south sides of the Strathcona Block.

Notes

Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.

Name Access

Strathcona Block

H. Lamontange & Co.

Subject Access

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

street scenes

portraits

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.2

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900s]

Physical Description

7 3/4" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph of an Victorian row housing block - possibly 7th Street 300-block, Brandon, Manitoba.

Notes

Writing on back of photograph reads: City 1295, Hughes Est.

Subject Access

residences

residential streets

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.11

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1959

Physical Description

8 " x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the east side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, between Rosser and Princess Avenues. Businesses visible in the Brown Block include (from north to south): Singer, Pittsburgh Paint & Glass, O. Stark & Son, Elna Sewing Centre, and Canadian Pacific Telegraphs. The Prince Edward Hotel is visible in the background.

Name Access

Brown Block

Singer

Pittsburgh Paint & Glass

O. Stark & Son

Elna Sewing Centre

Canadian Pacific Telegraphs

Prince Edward Hotel

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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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.18

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1962

Physical Description

8" x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the west side of the 100-block of 10th Street facing northwest. Visible businesses include: Bottomley's Furniture, Recreation Bowling & Billiards, Fashion Fabrics, Brandon News & Record Shop, Bass' Storkland, Beneficial Finance Co., and the Kresge Store. The Johnny Smith Block is visible in the background.

Name Access

Bottomley's Furniture Store

Recreation Bowling and Billiards

Fashion Fabrics

Brandon News & Record Shop

Bass Storkland

Beneficial Finance Co.

Kresge Store

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.28

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1950s

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the west side of 10th Street between Rosser and Princess Avenues. Visible businesses include: Brandon News & Record Shop, Fashion Fabrics, Recreation Bowling & Billiards, Bottomley's, Barry Neill Men's Wear, Simpsons-Sears. Painted on the north face of the Strathcona Block are two advertisements, one for Sutherland and Robertson [Grocery] and the other for Boyd Electric Co. Ltd. Union Jack flags hang from some businesses and light standards.

Name Access

10th Street

Brandon News & Record Shop

Fashion Fabrics

Recreation Bowling and Billiards

Bottomley's

Barry Neill Men's Wear

Simpsons-Sears Ltd.

Sutherland and Robertson

Boyd Electric Co. Ltd.

Strathcona Block

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.29

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1950

Physical Description

8 " x 10" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the west side of 10th Street between Rosser and Princess Avenues. Visible businesses include: Recreation Bowling & Billiards, Bottomley's, Barry Neill Men's Wear, Simpsons-Sears, Allied Hardware Stores, Box Brothers Hardware, Doig's. Painted on the north face of the Strathcona Block are two advertisements, one for Sutherland and Robertson [Grocery] and the other for Boyd Electric Co. Ltd.

Name Access

10th Street

Recreation Bowling and Billiards

Bottomley's

Barry Neill Men's Wear

Simpsons-Sears Ltd.

Sutherland and Robertson

Boyd Electric Co. Ltd.

Strathcona Block

Box Brothers Hardware

Doig's

Allied Hardware

Alexandra Block

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: R.M. Coleman

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.30

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1955

Physical Description

8 " x 5" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the west side of 10th Street between Rosser and Princess Avenues in the winter. Visible businesses include: Bottomley's, Simpsons-Sears, Lionel Electric, Allied Hardware Stores, Box Brothers Hardware, Doig's. Painted on the north face of the Strathcona Block are two advertisements, one for Sutherland and Robertson [Grocery] and the other for Boyd Electric Co. Ltd.

Name Access

10th Street

Bottomley's

Simpsons-Sears Ltd.

Lionel Electric

Sutherland and Robertson

Boyd Electric Co. Ltd.

Strathcona Block

Box Brothers Hardware

Doig's

Allied Hardware

Alexandra Block

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

winter

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: R.M. Coleman

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.32

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1950

Physical Description

5" x 7" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the Strathcona Block on the west side of 10th Street in the 100-block. Simpsons-Sears and Lionel Electric are the ground floor shops.

Name Access

Strathcona Block

Simpsons-Sears Ltd.

Lionel Electric

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.38

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1955

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the west side of the 200-block on 10th Street. Visible businesses include: Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information, Dominion Tire & Radio Co., Bonnie's Bonnet Shop, Steve's Grill, Wally's Taxi, and Western Motors Ltd. The painted advertisement for Doig, Rankin and Robertson is visible on the Alexandra Block. Christmas ornaments are displayed from light standards and include Santa Claus and a Christmas elf.

Name Access

Chamber of Commerce

Dominion Tire & Radio Co.

Bonnie's Bonnet Shop

Steve's Grill

Wally's Taxi

Western Motors

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

winter

garages

taxi

restaurants

Christmas

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.39

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1955

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the west side of the 200-block on 10th Street. Visible businesses include: Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information, Dominion Tire & Radio Co., Steve's Grill, Wally's Taxi, and the garage entrances to Western Motors Ltd. A Santa Claus Christmas ornament is displayed from a light standard.

Name Access

Chamber of Commerce

Dominion Tire & Radio Co.

Steve's Grill

Wally's Taxi

Western Motors

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

winter

garages

taxi

restaurants

Christmas

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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