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Brandon train station

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1905-1911]
Accession Number
3-1997
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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Greyhound Bus Depot, 11th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1955
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.36
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 Greyhound Bus Depot at 11th Street and Princess Avenue. Western Motors, Wheelers Esso Station, and the Prince Edward Hotel are visible along the south side of Princess Avenue. Traffic is travelling one-way on Princess Avenue.
Name Access
Greyhound
Western Motors Ltd.
Esso
Prince Edward Hotel
Princess Avenue
11th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
hotels
garages
bus depots
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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