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Parade on 10th Street

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1924
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.62
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #63
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1924
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is scuffed
History / Biographical
The Brandon Daily Sun (26 May 1924, 16) reported the annual church parade of Brandon Lodge 173 Sons of England was held on Sunday, May 25, 1924. The Brandon City Band lead the parade with H.J. Barter, P.P., serving as parade marshal. Over 100 members paraded to St. Mary's Church. Representatives from a variety of lodges participated, including Alexander, Neepawa, Souris, Wawanesa, and Lodge Carpenter Juveniles.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a parade travelling southwards on 10th Street between Rosser and Princess Avenues. A mounted rider wearing white appears to be leading the parade. A car draped with American and British flags follows. A band follows the vehicle. Individuals wearing white hats walk up the street. Business visible on the west side (100-block) of 10th Street include: Doig, Rankin, & Robertson, Limited; Bowling Alley, Billiards; Olympia Cafe Candies. The second storey on the Hughes Building has not been erected. The Alexandra Block, Strathcona Block, Olympia Block are visible. A large Union Jack flys from the Canadian Pacific Station. Vehicles are diagonally parked on both sides of 10th Street.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man. Date for photograph obtained from licence plates.
Name Access
Doig, Rankin & Robertson
Olympia Cafe
Hughes Building
Alexandra Block
Strathcona Block
10th Street
Subject Access
parades
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
cafes
street scenes
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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West side of 10th Street facing north from Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1959
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.13
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1959
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
History / Biographical
Doig's, originally located on Rosser Avenue, moved to the 10th Street location in 1921.
Scope and Content
Photograph of west side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, facing northwest. Visible businesses in the Alexander Block include Doig's, Box Brothers Hardware and Allied Hardware Stores, followed by Simpsons-Sears and Barry Neill Men's Wear in the Strathcona Block. The Johnny Smith Block is visible in the background.
Name Access
Strathcona Block
Alexandra Block
Doig's
Box Brothers Hardware
Simpsons-Sears Ltd.
Barry Neill Men's Wear
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Corner of 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. 1930
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.14
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1930
Physical Description
8 " x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the intersection of 10th Street and Princess Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba. View is facing northwest along west side of the 100-block of 10th Street. A stationary policeman/divider is at the centre of the intersection. Visible businesses include: Doig's, Plaza Shoe Shop, and Cambridge Clothes Shop. A horse-drawn sled is parked in front of Doig's store. The Olympia Block, Cecil Hotel, and CPR Station are visible in the background.
Name Access
Doig's
Plaza Shoe Shop
Cambridge Clothes Shop
Alexandra Block
Strathcona Block
10th Street
Princess Avenue
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
building exteriors
Transportation
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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West side of 10th Street from 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
3-1997.1.23
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 west side of 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, facing northwest. Visible businesses in the Alexandra Block include Doig's, Box Brothers Hardware and Allied Hardware Stores, followed by Simpsons-Sears and Barry Neill Men's Wear in the Strathcona Block. The Johnny Smith Block is visible in the background.
Name Access
Strathcona Block
Alexandra Block
Doig's
Box Brothers Hardware
Simpsons-Sears Ltd.
Barry Neill Men's Wear
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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10th Street from Princess Avenue facing north, 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
Creator
Photographer: Jerrett Photo
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.24
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1955
Physical Description
3.5" x 5.5" (b/w)
Material Details
postcard
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph of 10th Street facing north from Princess Avenue. Vehicles are parallel parked on both sides of the street. The Welcome Brandon sign can be seen at the Rosser Avenue intersection. Visible businesses on the west side of 10th Street include: Doig's, Box Brothers Hardware and Allied Hardware Stores in the Alexandra Block; followed by Simpsons-Sears in the Strathcona Block. Barry Neill Men's Wear, Kresge's and the Cecil Hotel are also visible. The Johnny Smith Block is visible in the background. Visible businesses on the east side of 10th Street include: Ollies Steaks and Chops, Elna Sewing Centre, Carlton Cafe, Chop Suey. At the base of the hill the Canadian Pacific train station is visible at the base of the hill.
Notes
Writing on the front of the postcard reads: Tenth St. Brandon, Man.
Name Access
Strathcona Block
Alexandra Block
Doig's
Box Brothers Hardware
Simpsons-Sears Ltd.
Barry Neill Men's Wear
Kresge
Cecil Hotel
CPR Station
Ollies
Elna Sewing Centre
Carlton Cafe
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
Chinese restaurants
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Hughes Building, 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
3-1997.1.25
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1955
Physical Description
4.5" x 6.75" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on the west side of Princess Avenue appears to travelling both ways. A taxi waits at the intersection. Above the west entrance on the corner building is an electric sign that spells "Hughes Bldg." A second storey has been added to the portion of the Doig's shop that is adjacent to the Alexandra Block.
Notes
A negative accompanies the photograph.
Name Access
Doig's
Hughes Building
Alexandra Block
Princess Avenue
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
taxi
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Hughes Building, corner of 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. 1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.26
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Physical Description
4.5" x 6.75" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on the west side of Princess Avenue appears to travelling both ways. A car waits at the intersection. Above the west entrance on the corner building is an electric sign that spells "Hughes Bldg." A second storey has yet to be added to the portion of the Doig's shop that is adjacent to the Alexandra Block. Fitwell Tailors, a barber shop, and the Federal Building are visible on Princess Avenue.
Notes
A negative is contained in the same enclosure with the print.
Name Access
Doig's
Hughes Building
Alexandra Block
Princess Avenue
Fitwell Tailors
10th Street
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
barbers
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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100-block 10th Street, facing southwest (2)

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.29
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1950
Physical Description
8 " x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the west side of 10th Street between Rosser and Princess Avenues. Visible businesses include: Recreation Bowling & Billiards, Bottomley's, Barry Neill Men's Wear, Simpsons-Sears, Allied Hardware Stores, Box Brothers Hardware, Doig's. Painted on the north face of the Strathcona Block are two advertisements, one for Sutherland and Robertson [Grocery] and the other for Boyd Electric Co. Ltd.
Name Access
10th Street
Recreation Bowling and Billiards
Bottomley's
Barry Neill Men's Wear
Simpsons-Sears Ltd.
Sutherland and Robertson
Boyd Electric Co. Ltd.
Strathcona Block
Box Brothers Hardware
Doig's
Allied Hardware
Alexandra Block
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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100-block 10th Street, facing west (3)

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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
Creator
Photographer: R.M. Coleman
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.30
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c. 1955
Physical Description
8 " x 5" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the west side of 10th Street between Rosser and Princess Avenues in the winter. Visible businesses include: Bottomley's, Simpsons-Sears, Lionel Electric, Allied Hardware Stores, Box Brothers Hardware, Doig's. Painted on the north face of the Strathcona Block are two advertisements, one for Sutherland and Robertson [Grocery] and the other for Boyd Electric Co. Ltd.
Name Access
10th Street
Bottomley's
Simpsons-Sears Ltd.
Lionel Electric
Sutherland and Robertson
Boyd Electric Co. Ltd.
Strathcona Block
Box Brothers Hardware
Doig's
Allied Hardware
Alexandra Block
Subject Access
downtowns
street scenes
Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940
building exteriors
winter
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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