- i03462
- Item
- 1964
A photograph of the Public Safety Building, 1951 Princess Street, taken from the parking lot by Henry Kalen.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
A photograph of the Public Safety Building, 1951 Princess Street, taken from the parking lot by Henry Kalen.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Trolley bus bound for Corydon Avenue in front of the Legislature Building
A photograph of a trolley bus in front of the Manitoba Legislature Building. The bus signs indicate it is bound for Corydon Avenue. According to handwritten text on the photo's reverse, the bus was made by Canada Car in 1948, has a 249 inch wheel base and can seat 44 passangers. The photo is also marked "Metro Transit Publicity". The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
A photograph showing the front entrance of the Norquay Building, 401 York Avenue, taken by Henry Kalen.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Photograph of children and their families lined up on a winter toboggan slide in a park. The cutline reads "Experimental toboggan slides were built". The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Bus driver in front of Birds Hill Provincial Park bus
Photograph of the first transit bus in service to Birds Hill Provincial Park. In front of the bus are J. A. (Tony) Painchaud, Assistant Superintendent of Transporation and his grandson (left), and bus driver Art Dupas (right).
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Winnipeg's last trolley bus at the Carruthers Avenue Garage
Photograph of the last trolley bus operated in Winnipeg. The bus was on route to north Main Street and McAdam Avenue, and bears the face of transit's "Transit Tom" mascot, as well as text advertising it as the last trolley bus. Left to right are Transit Division employees Don Morrison (Special Projects Officer), Robert M. Simister (Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Branch), Walter Marshal, J. A. (Tony) Painchaud (Assistant Superintendent of Transportation Operation), Roy W. Church (Manager of Transit Operations), Robert G. Ferguson (Superintendent of Schedules), and C. E. ("Ed") LaForme (Superintendent of Transportation). Information about the photograph is written on attached scrap paper. The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
A colour photograph of the Nairn Overpass from below.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Bus drivers of chartered buses in costume for Canadian Bar Association Convention
Photograph of six bus drivers dressed up in suits and top hats standing in front of buses that have been chartered for the Canadian Bar Association Convention. From left to right, the bus drivers are Bill Schade, Frank Ross, Ed Clark, Jack Copeland, Grant Smith, and Ken Granait. The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Area of John Blumberg Golf Course prior to construction.
Photograph of abandoned buildings on a rural stretch of land in the area of what is now John Blumberg Golf Course. A description of the photo used for publication is recorded on a separate piece of paper. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Golf house at John Blumberg Golf Course
Photograph of the main golf house at John Blumberg Golf Course. A description of the photo used for publication is recorded on a separate piece of paper. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Vermeer Tree Mover in operation
Photograph of a Vermeer brand tree mover being operated by Metro employee pulling a treet out of the ground. The tree mover was acquired by Metro in 1966. A description of the photo used for publication is recorded on a separate piece of paper. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Japanese lilac tree on median of Provencher Boulevard
Photograph of Provencher Boulevard's median after Metro's beautification efforts, featuring a Japanese lilac tree, a bench, and other potted plants. A description of the photo used for publication is recorded on a separate piece of paper. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Boat ramp at Crescent Drive Park
Photograph of the first public boat ramp in Winnipeg, built in 1967 and located in Crescent Drive Park. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Mini-park on Academy Road at Kenaston Boulevard
Photograph of a small park at the intersection of Academy Road and Kenaston Boulevard after Metro's beautification efforts, featuring trees, benches, and a water feature. A description of the photo used for publication is recorded on a separate piece of paper. Photo's reverse is stamped by the Parks and Protection Division of the Metro Government.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Buses picking up passengers outside City Hall
Photograph of several buses in front of City Hall. One, bound for Portage Avenue and Polo Park, is picking up passengers. The photo is marked "One-way Street" and includes a cut line that reads "...gave way to the new". On the photo's reverse, the make and model of the bus is detailed as follows: Make - GMC, Model - TDH 5301, Year - 1960, Seat Capacity - 51. Photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Conceptual plan of the Japanese Garden and surrounding area
Photograph shows a conceptual model of the Japanese Gardens and the area between Carlton and Hargrave Streets, and York and St. Mary Avenues. Most of the buildings in the model were never built and the Japanese Gardens are significantly different than that which currently exists. The photographer is unknown.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Marion buses stuck in snowbank in Windsor Park area
Photograph of two Marion Street buses stuck in snow in the Windsor Park area. The photo is undated, but may be after the blizzard on March 4, 1966. The photographer is unknown. The reverse of the photo asks that it be returned to Transit Publicity.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
People walking across overpass
Photograph of people walking across the Nairn Overpass with snow on the ground below. The overpass is lined with flags. Photographed by Gunter A. Schoch, Landscape Architect for the Metro Parks and Protection Division.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
Einarsson Aeration Tanks - Secondary Treatment
Photograph of aeration tanks that perform secondary treatment on Winnipeg's waste.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer
First Western Flyer bus in front of Legislature
Photograph of the first Western Flyer bus used in Winnipeg, parked in front of the Manitoba Legislature Building. The bus is chartered and bears an advertisement on its side for Manitoba's centennial. Publishing information is on the reverse. Unknown photographer.
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (Man.). Information Officer