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10th Street viewbook postcard

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927-1929
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Creator
Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Ltd., Ottawa
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.186
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1927-1929
Physical Description
3.5" x 5.5" (colour)
Material Details
postcard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a street view of 10th Street facing north. There are many automobiles parked along the street and several pedestrians in summer dress are on the sidewalks and street. Visible business signs include: Hentzman & Co. Pianos (possibly belonging to J.J.H. McLean Co. Ltd.), the Strand Theatre, T & D Clothes, Campbell & Campbell, the CPR Station, and Bowling Alley and Billiards.
Notes
Part of "Souvenir of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada [viewbook], Printed by Photogelatine Engraving Co. Limited, Ottawa." Dates obtained from the Burchill's Music Store Henderson's Brandon City Directory listings (1927-1929). Writing on the front of the photograph reads: 10th St., looking north (C.P.R. Station at end of Street) Brandon, Man.
Name Access
10th Street
Heintzman & Co. Pianos
CPR Station
Strand Theatre
Campbell & Campbell
T & D Clothes
Subject Access
downtown
street scenes
Transportation
automobiles
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
store exteriors
theatres
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 20-2009 photos
Images
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Intersection 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8392
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1929
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.19
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the intersection of 10th Street and Princess Avenue looking northeast. A stationary policeman/divider is situated in the centre of the intersection. The lot on the corner appears to be for sale and a solid wooden fence has several advertisements, including for: Majestic Radio and a production by the Brandon Operatic Society at City Hall for "A Runaway Girl." The Brown Block has a third storey lined with dormer windows. Advertisements for Heintzamn & Co. Pianos Piano Tuning, J.J.H. McLean & Co. Ltd, and The Strand Optical Co. are painted on the south side of the Brown Block. Also present is an advertising board for the Capitol Theatre. Signs for the Strand Theatre, Hollywood Cafe, and Campbell's Furniture are also visible.
Notes
Photograph date obtained from the presence of the Hollywood Cafe in the 1929 Henderson's Brandon City Directory and the performance by the Brandon Operatic Society.
Name Access
Brown Block
Heintzman & Co. Pianos
J.J.H. McLean & Co.
Capitol Theatre
Strand Theatre
Hollywood Cafe
Campbell's Furniture Store
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
theatres
building exteriors
cafes
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Intersection 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8400
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1929
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.22
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the intersection of 10th Street and Princess Avenue facing northeast. A stationary policeman/divider is situated in the centre of the intersection. A street car is travelling south on 10th Street. Angled parking is on both sides of the street. The lot on the northeast corner appears to be for sale and a solid wooden fence has several advertisements, including for: Majestic Radio, Imperial Gasoline (premier and ethyl), and a production a City Hall for "A Runaway Girl." The Brown Block has a third storey lined with dormer windows. Advertisements for Heintzamn & Co. Pianos Piano Tuning, J.J.H. McLean & Co. Ltd, and The Strand Optical Co. are painted on the south side of the Brown Block. Also present is an advertising board for the Capitol Theatre on which is a poster for "Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City." Signs for the Strand Theatre, Hollywood Cafe, and Campbell's Furniture are also visible. A sign for Plaza Shoes can be seen on the west side of 10th Street. The train station can be seen at the base of the hill.
Notes
Photograph date based on the Capitol's film "Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City" that was advertised in the Brandon Daily Sun 03 December 1929
Name Access
Brown Block
Heintzman & Co. Pianos
J.J.H. McLean & Co.
Capitol Theatre
Strand Theatre
Hollywood Cafe
Campbell's Furniture Store
10th Street
CPR Station
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
theatres
building exteriors
cafes
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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