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Intersection 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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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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Northeast corner 10th 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
3-1997.1.20
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1955
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph of the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue facing northeast. An Imperial Esso Dealer is situated on the southeast corner. On the northeast side the following businesses are visible: Thunderbird Bowl, Canadian Pacific Telegraphs, Pittsburgh Paint & Glass, The Strand Theatre, Trans Canada Credit Loans, Ted Heming Jewellers, Carlton Cafe, Barclay Shoe Store, Chamber of Commerce, United Cafe, and Chop Suey. An billboard for 2 Way drink is mounted on the former Campbell's Furniture Building. A sign for the Manitoba CAA Motor League hangs from a business on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on Princess Avenue, on the east side of 10th Street, is travelling one-way.
Name Access
Esso
Thunderbird Bowl
Canadian Pacific Telegraphs
Pittsburgh Paint & Glass
Strand Theatre
Trans Canada Credit Loans
Ted Heming Jewellers
Carlton Cafe
Barclay's Shoe Store
Chamber of Commerce
United Cafe
10th Street
Princess Avenue
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
gas stations
Chinese restaurants
cafes
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Northeast corner 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions8399
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
3-1997.1.21
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1955
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph of the northeast corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue facing northeast. An Imperial Esso Dealer is situated on the southeast corner. On the northeast side the following businesses are visible: Thunderbird Bowl, Canadian Pacific Telegraphs, Pittsburgh Paint & Glass, The Strand Theatre, Trans Canada Credit Loans, Ted Heming Jewellers, Carlton Cafe, Barclay Shoe Store, Chamber of Commerce, United Cafe, and Chop Suey. An billboard for 2 Way drink is mounted on the former Campbell's Furniture Building. A sign for the Manitoba CAA Motor League hangs from a business on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on Princess Avenue, on the east side of 10th Street, is travelling one-way.
Name Access
Esso
Thunderbird Bowl
Canadian Pacific Telegraphs
Pittsburgh Paint & Glass
Strand Theatre
Trans Canada Credit Loans
Ted Heming Jewellers
Carlton Cafe
Barclay's Shoe Store
Chamber of Commerce
United Cafe
10th Street
Princess Avenue
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
gas stations
Chinese restaurants
cafes
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
Show Less