Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Jerrett Photo

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.41

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1940

Physical Description

5.5" x 3.5" (b/w)

Material Details

postcard

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Postcard shows an aerial view of 9th Street facing south in Brandon, Manitoba. Visible businesses and landmarks include: Beaubier Hotel, YMCA/police station, the original CKX Radio station towers on 8th Street (est. 1928 - moved 1940), the old City Hall, Prince Edward Hotel, and the original Manitoba Power commission smokestack on 10th Street.

Notes

Writing on the front of the photograph reads: Brandon, Man., Jerrett Photo. This photograph shows a rare view of the 800-block between Rosser and Princess Avenues.

Name Access

Beaubier Hotel

City Hall

CKX

Prince Edward Hotel

Manitoba Power Company

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940

aerial views

building exteriors

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Photographer: Boynton & Eaton, Reston

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.73

Accession Number

3-1997

Other Numbers

Hughes #72

GMD

graphic

Date Range

[1912-1914]

Physical Description

9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)

Material Details

on matting

Physical Condition

Photograph is stained

Scope and Content

Photograph shows four horse teams with four men, posing with wood-framed wagons as they are being loaded with hay from the field.

Notes

Manitoba Historical Society places Boyton & Eaton in Reston from 1912-1914

Subject Access

harvesting

threshing crews

Agriculture

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

3-1997.1.39

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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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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