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Brandon train station

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1905-1911]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Frank Gowen
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.75
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #71
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1905-1911]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a CPR passenger trains at the old Brandon train station. Carts/trolleys appear to be loaded with wooden crates and metal milk containers. Photograph was likely taken from the 8th Street Bridge. The ramp to the 8th Street Bridge can be seen on the ride of the photograph, where residences line Assiniboine Avenue.
Name Access
Assiniboine Avenue - Early Scene
8th Street Bridge
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
residential streets
railway stations
railroads
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
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Hughes residential property, 10th Street

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14280
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
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
3-1997.1.82
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #80
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph and matting are stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a two-storey wood-framed house with front porch and sunroom. Above a rocking chair and chez lounge, a Union Jack and pennant hang on the exterior wall on the porch. A five-globed black iron street lamp is on the sidewalk in front of the property. The Wheat City Arena can be seen behind the residence.
Notes
Based on the presence of the arena, the location has been identified as 10th Street near Victoria Avenue.
Name Access
Wheat City Arena
Victoria Avenue
10th Street
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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