See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo was taken of 10th Street from Pacific Avenue looking sourth. Visible businesses include: the Cecil Hotel; the Canadian Bank of Commerce; Campbell and Campbell; and the Bank of British North America
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
The Fowler Block in Baldur, MB was built in 1899 by Alex Fowler.
Custodial History
See collection level description for the James Douglas Wall collection.
Scope and Content
Image of Alex Fowler standing at the counter in his store. The shelves behind him are stacked with tins of dry good, while the shelves to his side are stacked with china and glass items. The post office operated out of the back of the store.
See fonds level description of the Alf Fowler collection for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Photo shows the original grandstand on the half mile track at the Brandon Fair Grounds (now the Keystone Grounds). Gambling on horse races was objected to by some Brandonites, but was evidently in favour with this large crowd of male spectators.
Storage Range
RG 5 Western Manitoba Manuscript collection - photograph storage drawer
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