Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Frank Gowen

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.75

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #71

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1905-1911]

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Photograph is stained

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a CPR passenger trains at the old Brandon train station. Carts/trolleys appear to be loaded with wooden crates and metal milk containers. Photograph was likely taken from the 8th Street Bridge. The ramp to the 8th Street Bridge can be seen on the ride of the photograph, where residences line Assiniboine Avenue.

Name Access

Assiniboine Avenue - Early Scene

8th Street Bridge

Subject Access

residences

building exteriors

residential streets

railway stations

railroads

Storage Location

Hughes oversize drawer

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Part Of

James Wall collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

Box 1

Item Number

12-2004.22

Accession Number

12-2004

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1900-1904]

Physical Description

7" x 5" (b/w)

Material Details

On matting (9.25" x 7.25")

Physical Condition

good

History / Biographical

From the back of the photo: In 1922 to become Canadian National Railway. Building moved to Austin, MB to the Manitoba Agriculture Museum (CNP).

Custodial History

See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.

Scope and Content

Image of the station agent inside the Canadian Northern Railway station in Baldur, MB.

Subject Access

rural images

railway stations

Storage Location

2004 accessions

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