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8th Street and Rosser Avenue intersection

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.11
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Physical Description
6.5" x 4.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is scratched and has been glued to a backing board that has warped over time
Scope and Content
Photograph shows street view of intersection of the 000 block of 8th Street and Rosser Avenue. Horse and buggies are travelling on both roads. Businesses on the east side of 8th Street from Pacific to Rosser Avenues are clearly visible and include: a Lunch Room (likely Aagaard's Lunch Counter), the Hotel Imperial Annex, Liverpool House (a boarding house), R.S. Thompson and Company Real Estate Office (Land Office), a barber shop (likely J. Coulter's), Frank Gowen photography studio, and Fleming's Drug Store. A possible street fair is in progress on Rosser Avenue. One man is surrounded by a crowd adjacent to the Fleming Block, another man stands on a soap box in the middle of the intersection, while a third man is standing behind a booth. Building construction appears to be happening on the west corner of 7th Street and Rosser Avenue.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph matting reads: 296. One photograph (20-2009.12) is glued above and two others are glued on the reverse side. Page appears to be from a photo album.
Name Access
Fleming Block
Fleming's Drug Store
Frank Gowen Photographer
Liverpool House
Hotel Imperial Annex
8th Street
Rosser Avenue
Aagaard's
R.S. Thompson
8th Street Bridge
Subject Access
Street scene
Transportation
downtown
storefronts
store exteriors
hotels
boarding houses
barber shops
restaurants
druggists
photographers
bridge
horses
dogs
land agents
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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8th Street and Rosser Avenue intersection

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.79
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1906]
Physical Description
4.25" x 3.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is scratched and has been glued to a backing board that has warped over time
Scope and Content
Photograph shows street view of the northeast intersection of the 000 block of 8th Street and Rosser Avenue. Horse and buggies are parked along the east side of 8th Street. Businesses on the east side of 8th Street from Pacific to Rosser Avenues are clearly visible and include: a Lunch Room (likely Aagaard's Lunch Counter), the Hotel Imperial Annex, Liverpool House (a boarding house), R.S. Thompson and Company Real Estate Office (Land Office), a barber shop (likely J. Coulter's), Frank Gowen photography studio, and Fleming's Drug Store. A possible street fair is in progress on Rosser Avenue. One man is standing on a soap box and is surrounded by a crowd in the middle of 8th Street. Another man can be seen standing behind a booth on the northwest street corner. Building construction appears to be happening on the west corner of 8th Street and Rosser Avenue.
Notes
Writing on the front of the photograph matting reads: 297. One photograph (20-2009.80) is glued below the photograph. Another photograph is glued on the reverse side. Page appears to be from a photo album.
Name Access
Fleming Block
Fleming's Drug Store
Frank Gowen Photographer
Liverpool House
Hotel Imperial Annex
8th Street
Rosser Avenue
Aagaard's
R.S. Thompson
8th Street Bridge
Subject Access
Street scene
Transportation
downtown
storefronts
store exteriors
hotels
boarding houses
barber shops
restaurants
druggists
photographers
bridge
horses
dogs
buggies
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
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600 and 700 blocks of Rosser Avenue

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA8(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
600 and 700 blocks of Rosser Avenue, south side
Name Access
600 and 700 Blocks of Rosser Avenue
P.A. Kennedy Building
Eaton's
Canada Trust
SAAN Store
The Met
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA8(1) and CA8(2).]
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600 Block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9220
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA5
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
600 block of Rosser Avenue, south side
Notes
Yaeger's Furs, George's Food Bar
Name Access
600 Block of Rosser Avenue
Yaeger's Furs
George's Food Bar
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
fur trade
restaurants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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700 block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9224
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA8(2)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
700 block of Rosser Avenue, south side
Name Access
700 Block of Rosser Avenue
Eaton's
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA8(1) and CA8(2).]
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800 Block of Rosser Avenue

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Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1900]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Wm. Martel
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1C5
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1900]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
800 block of Rosser Avenue, including Reesor's Clock
Name Access
800 Block of Rosser Avenue
Reesor’s Jewellery
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
jewellers
Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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800 Block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9200
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1900]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1C12
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1900]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
800 block of Rosser Avenue
Notes
Johnson Block 1897 (YMCA on 2nd floor); Nation & Shewan Block 1889. Photo from J.V. Baker
Name Access
800 Block of Rosser Avenue
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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800 Block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9221
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA6
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Knowlton Shoes was destroyed by fire, Jan. 26, 1981.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
800 block of Rosser Avenue, north side
Notes
Knowlton-Mayfair; New Bank of Commerce
Name Access
800 Block of Rosser Avenue
Knowlton's Shoe Store
Mayfair
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
shoe stores
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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800 Block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9222
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA7
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
800 block of Rosser Avenue, both sides
Name Access
800 Block of Rosser Avenue
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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800 block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9261
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
March 16, 1975
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA17(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
March 16, 1975
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
800 block of Rosser Avenue, south side. Johnson's Hardware Building; Mitrou Building; Christie Building (Brandon Musical Supply) just prior to demolition for Gallery Mall.
Name Access
800 Block of Rosser Avenue
Johnson's Hardware
Mitrou Building
Christie Building
Brandon Musical Supply
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope and numbered them 1 and 2. We have separated them and numbered them CA17(1) and CA17(2).]
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800 block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9262
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
March 16, 1975
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA17(2)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
March 16, 1975
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
800 block of Rosser Avenue, south side. Johnson's Hardware Building; Mitrou Building; Christie Building (Brandon Musical Supply) just prior to demolition for Gallery Mall.
Name Access
800 Block of Rosser Avenue
Johnson's Hardware
Mitrou Building
Christie Building
Brandon Musical Supply
Metropolitan Store
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope and numbered them 1 and 2. We have separated them and numbered them CA17(1) and CA17(2).]
Images
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800 Block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9271
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 21, 1979
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA21
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 21, 1979
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Metropolitan Store building is composed of: Dr. John McDiarmid building (closest) built 1885 and Nation & Shewan building built 1889. Combined building strengthened by E.C. Higgins 1920 - see neg. file K9.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
800 block of Rosser Avenue, south side, looking west from 8th Street.
Name Access
800 Block of Rosser Avenue
Metropolitan Store
McDiarmid Building
Nation & Shewan Building
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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900 block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9225
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA9(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Clement block built [1910].
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
900 block of Rosser Avenue, north side.
Name Access
900 Block of Rosser Avenue
Stuart's News
Toronto Dominion Bank
Met Cafe
Clement Block
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA9(1) and CA9(2).]
Images
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900 block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9226
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA9(2)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Clement block built [1910].
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
900 block of Rosser Avenue, north side
Name Access
900 Block of Rosser Avenue
Stuart's News
Toronto Dominion Bank
Met Cafe
Clement Block
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA9(1) and CA9(2).]
Images
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900 Block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9272
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 21, 1979
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA22
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
January 21, 1979
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
900 block of Rosser Avenue, looking west
Name Access
900 Block of Rosser Avenue
Brown's Pharmacy
Narvey's
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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1000 Block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9203
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1904]
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
Martel
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1C15
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1904]
Physical Description
3 1/2" x 5"
Material Details
Negative
History / Biographical
Federal Building (Post Office) opened Sept. 17, 1891.
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
South side of 1000 block of Rosser Avenue
Notes
Shows Imperial Bank, Post Office, and Merchants Bank.
Name Access
1000 Block of Rosser Avenue
Imperial Bank
Post Office
Merchants Bank
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
banks
federal services
post offices
Brandon Street Scenes Before 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
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1000 Block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9228
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA11
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
1000 block of Rosser Avenue, north side
Notes
Bank of Commerce; Smith Block.
Name Access
1000 Block of Rosser Avenue
Bank of Commerce
Smith Block
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
merchants
banks
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Images
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1000 block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9277
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
April 13, 1975
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA25(1)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
April 13, 1975
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
1000 block of Rosser Ave., north side. Showing (left to right): Public Library (ex. Merchants Bank of Canada) built 1906; [Smith's Tobacco Shop,]; A.C. Fraser Block built 1890; Scotia Towers built 1970's.
Name Access
1000 Block of Rosser Avenue
Merchants Bank
Public Library
Chamber of Commerce
Smith's Tobacco
Fraser Block
Scotia Towers
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
libraries
banks
chambers of commerce
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Location Copy
1-2002.3.9.37
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA25(1) and CA25(2).]
Images
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1000 block of Rosser Avenue

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions9278
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
April 13, 1975
Accession Number
1-2002
Part Of
RG 11 Lawrence Stuckey fonds
Creator
L.A. Stuckey
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3.1
Item Number
1-2002.3.1CA25(2)
Accession Number
1-2002
GMD
graphic
Date Range
April 13, 1975
Physical Description
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
For custodial history see the collection level description of the Lawrence Stuckey collection.
Scope and Content
1000 block of Rosser Ave., north side. Showing (left to right): Public Library (ex. Merchants Bank of Canada) built 1906; [Smith's Tobacco Shop,]; A.C. Fraser Block built 1890; Scotia Towers built 1970's.
Name Access
1000 Block of Rosser Avenue
Merchants Bank
Public Library
Chamber of Commerce
Smith's Tobacco
Fraser Block
Scotia Towers
Subject Access
downtowns
businesses
libraries
banks
chambers of commerce
Brandon Street Scenes After 1940
Repro Restriction
The McKee Archives is the copyright holder for the Stuckey materials.
Location Copy
1-2002.3.9.36
Storage Location
Lawrence Stuckey collection
Arrangement
[Mr. Stuckey put 2 negatives in the same envelope. We have separated them and numbered them CA25(1) and CA25(2).]
Images
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Barber George Irwin in shop

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Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1909?]
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.78
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1909?]
Physical Description
6" x 4" (b/w)
Physical Condition
Photograph is scratched
History / Biographical
Gordon Irwin (1878 - 1968) was a long-time barber in Brandon, Manitoba. Irwin was born in Allenbank, Ontario. He married Elizabeth Jane Rollings (b. 04 Dec 1880, Napanee, ON; d. 24 Jul 1976, Brandon, MB) in Malton, Ontario, on January 11, 1905, and the couple moved to Brandon shortly thereafter. According to Henderson's Brandon City Directories, Gordon Irwin worked as a barber, for more than 49 years, in various establishments throughout the city. Notable shops include: the Imperial Hotel (1906), the CPR Barbers (1913-1923), Heise's (1929-1935), Kidds (1930-1941), and Robert Fowles (1949-1955). The Irwins celebrated their diamond anniversary in 1965, which was photographed and profiled in the Brandon Sun (14 Jan 1965, 8). According to his Brandon Sun obituary (19 April 1968, 12), Gordon Irwin passed away in Brandon on April 17, 1968, and was interned in the Rosewood Cemetery. The decorative ceiling and border are consistent with another photograph of a tobacconist's shop in the McGuinness collection (see 20-2009.1). According to Henderson's 1909 Brandon City Directory, Gordon Irwin - a barber - and tobacconist J.S. Rosby shared at storefront at 919 Rosser Avenue. This address is situated on the north side of Rosser Avenue, adjacent to a laneway. It is possible that the back of the shop overlooks the Grand Union Hotel on the corner of Pacific Avenue and 10th Street.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the interior of a barber shop. Three barbers are posing by their chairs and two customers are receiving a shave. The barber in the centre has been identified as Gordon Irwin. A display for Rudolf's Patent Pipes is in the foreground. An ornate tin ceiling and elaborate border are visible in the photograph. Framed pictures hang above the mirror, including an advertisement for undertakers Vincent & Macpherson (1901-1906).
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Dave Dick says centre barber is Gordon IRWIN, location may have been about 813 Rosser. May have been Kidd's Barber Shop. Harold Tackaberry confirms IRWIN. McGUINNESS.
Name Access
Gordon Irwin
J.S. Rosby
Rosser Avenue
Subject Access
store interiors
building interiors
barbers
barber shops
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Related Material
McG 20-2009.1
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