Can you help us identify any of the people or events depicted in our mystery photographs below? If so, please email us, include the picture identification number and help us fill in this part of Transcona's history.
This team was associated with the Royal George Hotel. Who are the team members? What year was this taken? What other information can you tell us about the event?
Can anyone identify this man? Notice the pin in his tam. There is a sheep in the centre of a ring with two shepherd's crooks. What society does this emblem belong to? TH68.117.3.4
An outdoors group portrait of young men wearing suits and one older man with framed shield "Tuxis Boys/Thistle" The photo was taken in the 20's. Who were the Tuxis Boys? TH73.398
View of a 2 story wooden house with verandah, barn in the background, woman sitting in rocking chair, and man with horse and buggy. On the back of the picture in pencil is written "Mrs Edie, 422 Newton Ave." TH76.32.4
Studio portrait of a woman & children dressed in late 1890's clothing. Mounted on cardstock with "W.G. Scott, Chesnutt Street, Dunnvilee, Ontario" stamped on the back as a business card. TH76.6.2.20
Studio portrait of 4 men, elderly man with beard seated on left taken in Wellsville, New York. The name "J.B. Gillett Photographer, Gillett's Block, Wellsville, N.Y." is noted on the back. TH76.6.2.23
Taken July 9, 1931. It is of a decorated car with a man who may be Joe Galdu. He was the first prize winner in this grand opening of Regent Ave. Who is Joe Galdu? How many other cars were in the contest? TH77.1.1
A group portrait captioned "Transcona Lodge #81. I.O.O.F. Second Annual Picnic, Selkirk Park-July 15th 1922".Who are the people in this photo? What is the significance of the pin that many are wearing? TH83.31.5
These boys in Crescent Park on 20 February,1940 were certainly having a good time. Do you recognize anyone.This photograph was Donated by Myron Kupchuk TH85.3.23
Donated by George Leslie Greengrass. A portrait of the cordite crew in which George's sister is pictured. Which of these girls is George's sister? Who else is in the photo? TH86.40.3
It looks like a chilly day for a ride. This family from 1916 may be your ancestors. This photograph was donated by Bill Gerling. TH86.72.4.9
Who was this picture sent to? The back of the picture says "Love Edna". Did you know Edna? TH89.15.4.3
This photo depicts 3 girls and a woman outside of Tony's Cafe'. What year was this taken? Who are these people? Is this the same cafe that is on the corner of Regent and Day today? TH89.15.4.7
These 3 ladies may have been the tallest women in Transcona. Do you recognize them? TH89.15.4.8
A studio portrait possibly taken in the early 1900's. What family is this? Do some of the family still reside in Transcona? TH91.16.35
This is a picture of a bride & 2 attendants possibly taken in the 1920's. Can anyone date the picture more closely? Can you identify any of the women? TH91.16.37
This is a picture of a Boy Scout group taken around 1938. Can you help to identify people in the photo? What was the name of the dog? Where was this picture taken and what occasion was it? TH92.56.6
This is a picture of 2 houses with "Feed & Livery" barn behind them. Do you know where in Transcona this was located? Who ran the barn and what was its actual purpose? TH97.1.106
