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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1900-1924
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.26
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1900-1924
Physical Description
4.25" x 2.5" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Situated in the R.M. of Whitehead on the Little Saskatchewan River, the 10 Mile Dam was a 14 kilometer transmission line that supplied the city of Brandon with power. The Brandon Electric Light Company built the dam in 1900 and it is considered Manitoba's first hydroelectic power generating station. The dam spanned approximately 80 meters and was constructed from timber and reinforced with clay and stone. The station was decommissioned in 1924.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows 10 Mile Dam, also known as the Brandon Dam or Minnedosa River Hydro Plant.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: "10 mile dam". Biographical information obtained from Manitoba Historical Society.
Name Access
10 Mile Dam
Ten Mile Dam
Brandon Dam
Minnedosa River Hydro Plant
Brandon Electric Light Company
Little Saskatchewan River
Subject Access
dams
Rivers
hydroelectric dams
hydroelectric generation
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1900-1924
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.95
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1900-1924
Physical Description
4.25" x 2.5" (b/w)
History / Biographical
Situated in the R.M. of Whitehead on the Little Saskatchewan River, the 10 Mile Dam was a 14 kilometer transmission line that supplied the city of Brandon with power. The Brandon Electric Light Company built the dam in 1900 and it is considered Manitoba's first hydroelectic power generating station. The dam spanned approximately 80 meters and was constructed from timber and reinforced with clay and stone. The station was decommissioned in 1924.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows 10 Mile Dam, also known as the Brandon Dam or Minnedosa River Hydro Plant. The dam's timber construction is quite evident in the picture.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: McGuinness (Manitoba Hydro), on Little Saskatchewan.
Name Access
10 Mile Dam
Ten Mile Dam
Brandon Dam
Minnedosa River Hydro Plant
Brandon Electric Light Company
Little Saskatchewan River
Subject Access
dams
Rivers
hydroelectric dams
hydroelectric generation
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
Lawrence Stuckey collection 1-2002.3.1J1
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