Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History (CBIRH): Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre
Collecting Christmas Gifts In Cranbrook
Firemen collecting Christmas gifts for distribution. Lower left, Alec Yadernuk; upper left, Bob Murdock; centre, Chief Vern Doll; upper right. ?; lower right, Walter "Wally" Tymchyna.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1961 |
Norbury Hotel Fire and Destruction of Hanson Block
Image taken during the fire at the Norbury Hotel in Cranbrook, 1959. The fire resulted in the demolition of the whole Hanson Block on Baker Street and Norbury Avenue. Also note Overwaite sign on Jackson Building.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0002 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1959 |
Norbury Hotel Engulfed By Flames, 1959
The fire at the Norbury Hotel in Cranbrook, 1959, resulted in the destruction of the entire Hanson Block on Baker Street.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0003 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1959 |
Norbury Hotel Fire Fully Engaged, 1959
This view, taken during the 1959 fire at the Norbury Hotel in Cranbrook, shows the building about to collapse on itself. It was a sad end to one of Cranbrook's brick landmarks.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0004 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1959 |
Norbury Hotel Fire & 1924 Seagrave Pumper
The 1959 Norbury Hotel fire in Cranbrook. In the foreground is the 1924 Seagrave Pumper truck.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0005 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1959 |
Fireman Repairing A Toy
A Cranbrook fireman repairing a toy for ditribution at Christmas time.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0006 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1962 |
Ambulance Attendants (?) Transferring Patient from Ambulance
Stephan Atchison and (right) Allan Bennett transferring a patient from an ambulance to the hospital.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0007 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1968 |
Equipment in front of Cranbrook's 3rd & Present Fire Hall, 1991
Some City firemen standing near a fire truck outside the present fire hall on 11th Avenue (Fenwick Avenue)in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0008 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Fireman Ron Sauve in Fire Hall Living Quarters, 1991
Cranbrook fireman Ron Sauve in uniform, standing by a sink in the Fire Hall living quarters.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0009 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Firemen and Gas Employees Checking on In-ground Installation
Firemen and gas employees looking in a hole in Cranbrook's residential area.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0010 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1974 |
Fireman at Favourite Task, Paperwork
A Cranbrook fireman doing word processing with a computer.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0011 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Fireman Walkley Sliding Down Firepole, 1991
Cranbrook fireman Jack Walkley sliding down a firepole.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0012 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Glamorous Life of a Fireman, 1991
"Where's the smoke!" Cranbrook fireman Ed Swanson painting trim on outside of the fire hall, 1991.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0013 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Fireman practicing first aid
Image showing firemen practicing first aid.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0014 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Cranbrook Fireman Performing Daily maintenance Duties
Cranbrook fireman washing one of the fire trucks inside the fire station, 1991.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0015 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Sam Steele Days Bucket Brigade Race, 1991
Image taken during Sam Steele Days 1991 - bucket brigade race. To the right is the side of the fire station, and background left to right: Cranbrook Post Office; Catholic Church; City Hall.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0016 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Sam Steele Days Bike Rally, 1971
A fireman during the Sam Steele Days Bike Rally. This event took place in the parking lot of the Cranbrook Mall.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0017 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1971 |
Sam Steele Parade - CFD Truck, 1965
A Cranbrook Fire Department truck going down Baker Street in the 1965 Sam Steele Days parade in Cranbrook. The fireman driving the truck is Bill McNeal.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0018 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1965 |
Sam Steele Days Bike Rally, 1976
Cranbrook firemen helping at a Sam Steele Days bike rally in front of the Safeway store at the Cranbrook Mall, 1976.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0019 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Sam Steele Days Pancake Breakfast, 1988
Cranbrook firefighters advertising a pancake breakfast taking place outside the Cranbrook Firehall during Sam Steele Days in 1988. In the background is the Cranbrook Post Office and a promotion for the firefighters' Muscular Dystrophy campaign.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0020 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1988 |
Sam Steele Days Firefighters' Fundraiser, 1988
Cranbrook firefighters fundraiser, collecting pledges to help fight muscular dystrophy during Sam Steele Days in 1988. Corrine Friesen and other volunteers shown.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0021 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1988 |
Sam Steele Days Firefighter Fundraiser, 1988
Sam Steele Days, 1988. A Cranbrook firefighter handing out muscular dystrophy information to two ladies sitting on the grass in front of Arby's and Dairy Queen in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0022 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1988 |
Cranbrook Firemen 1986
A Cranbrook fireman on his stomach having a drink of water, with others beside him in backpack breathing apparatus.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0023 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1986 |
1987 Cranbrook Fire Department Ladder Truck
One of Cranbrook's fire engine ladder trucks with the ladder extended.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0024 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1987 |
Picnic tables at Cranbrook's Idlewild Park
Image showing some picnic tables in a grove of aspen at Idlewild Park in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0025 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook Firemen Working On Auto Fire, 1973
Two Cranbrook firemen putting out a fire under a car hood.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0026 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1973 |
1969 Plane Crash at CPR Building in Cranbrook
Aftermath of the crash of a North American Harvard CF-WLW into a house very near the CPR roundhouse on Cobham Rd. The aircraft was doing an aerobatics display and lost power during a maneuver, the pilot attempted to recover and reach the airport but he did not have enough airspeed or height; his wing clipped a telephone pole and he cartwheeled into the house. He was killed in the crash.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0027 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1969 |
1971 Hotel Fire in Cranbrook
Hotel in Cranbrook with fire almost extinguished and firemen mopping up. The building appears to be gutted.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0028 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1971 |
Fire Near Jim Smith Lake
Two men standing next to the helicopter hangar at the end of Cobham Rd. where it joins Jim Smith Rd. Circa 1970
| Internal ID: | 0014.0029 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1970 |
1974 Schmockey with the Cranbrook Flyers
The 1974 Cranbrook Flyers hockey team playing schmockey. They are in line, holding an inner tube tied to a rope.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0030 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1974 |
1974 Schmockey Game with the Cranbrook Flyers
1974 Cranbrook Flyers playing schmockey. Image shows someone lying on the ice with a crowd standing around.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0031 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1974 |
1977 Cranbrook Fire Rescue
A child receiving treatment from a Cranbrook fireman after being rescued from a fire.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0032 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1977 |
Cranbrook Firefighters Battle House Fire, 1977
Two Cranbrook firefighters battling a house fire. They appear to be standing on a porch roof, spraying water into an attic window.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0033 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1977 |
Men (Possibly Volunteer Firefighters) On A Hose
Three firefighters from the Cranbrook Fire Department battling a fire. They are not in standard firefighting gear.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0034 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook Fireighters Working 2nd Storey
Cranbrook firefighters battling a fire and setting a hose into a second floor window.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0035 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1974 |
Cranbrook Firemen Perform Rescue, 1977
Two Cranbrook firemen holding Adams grandson after he was rescued from the fire.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0036 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1977 |
Two Cranbrook Firemen Giving Assistance
Two firemen assisting a male adult in front of the Cranbrook Bank of Commerce during a fire.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0037 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1974 |
Cranbrook Firemen Taking A Breather, 1977
Fireman resting and recovering after firefighting duties.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0039 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1977 |
Hats Full of Money for Muscular Dystrophy
Hats that are full of money collected by firefighters to help raise funds for fighting muscular dystrophy. In the centre is Cranbrook Mayor Ty Colgur. To the left is fireman Alec Yadernuk and to the right fireman Walter "Wally" Tymchyna.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0040 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
1964 Cranbrook Firefighters' Funeral Service
A funeral parade with Cranbrook firefighters in dress uniform marching beside and behind hearse. It is suspected this may be the funeral of Cranbrook Fire Chief James (Jimmy) Gordon. The two firefighters walking at the front of the car are: top, Vern Doll, and Frank Colonna.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0041 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1964 |
Kootenay Motel Burning
The Kootenay Motel in Cranbrook fully engaged in a fire, 1978.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0042 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1978 |
Kootenay Motel Burning, 1978
Cranbrook firemen attacking the 1978 blaze at the Kootenay Motel.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0043 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1978 |
Cranbrook Fireman and Burning Freight Truck
A Cranbrook fireman fighting a fire in a burning semi truck on the highway near Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0044 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1982 |
Two Cranbrook Firemen Mending Hose.
Two Cranbrook Fire Department firemen mending hose in the fire hall. To the right is fireman Dennis Nelligan.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0045 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Sam Steele Days - Bucket Brigade Race, 1990
Contestants competing in a "Bucket Brigade" race during the 1990 Sam Steele Days celebration in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0046 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1990 |
Cranbrook Fire Department Truck Being Washed
A Ford F-150 Fire Department Truck being washed by firefighter Walter "Wally" Tymchyna behind the 11th Avenue fire station. Image shows old City Works sheds.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0047 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Two Cranbrook Firemen in Working Gear
Two firemen from the Cranbrook Fire Department performing maintenance in full firefighting costume.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0048 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Riemann Automotive Fire
Image showing firefighters hosing down a fire at Riemann Automotive Ltd.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0049 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook Firemen Battling Burning Building
Two Cranbrook firemen wearing airpacks on a ladder working on a fire. A good image of the hazards facing working firemen.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0050 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Fireman Spraying Water
A Cranbrook fireman in full firefighting gear spraying water from a hose.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0051 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1974 |
Cranbrook Fireman Taking A Break, 1986
Image taken in 1986 of a Cranbrook Fire Department Fireman sitting on the back of a firetruck. There is obviously a house fire in progress and the smoke and heat have taken their toll.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0052 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1986 |
2 Cranbrook Firemen In the Heat of the Moment
Two Cranbrook firemen battling a blaze in full gear, with the hose fully on the heat.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0053 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1973 |
St. Mary's Catholic Church & Manse, Cranbrook
The St. Mary's Catholic Church and Manse in Cranbrook, BC, facing onto Norbury Avenue.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0054 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Early Frontal View of Railway YMCA Building
An early frontal front view of the Railway YMCA building in Cranbrook BC.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0055 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
St. Eugene Hospital, Cranbrook
Image of the St. Eugene Hospital in Cranbrook, BC.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0056 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Garden Avenue Looking North, Cranbrook
A northern view of Garden Avenue in Cranbrook BC, before the streets widened for automobile traffic.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0057 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1915 |
Parade on Baker St. Looking West, c. 1915
Looking west on Baker Street, this image shows a parade beginning to circle the Cranbrook Government Building.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0058 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1915 |
Rare view of Palm Confectionery on Norbury Avenue in Cranbrook, BC 1910
Unique early view of Norbury Avenue (10th Ave) in Cranbrook, looking south from the intersection with Baker Street. On the left is the Hanson Block, followed by the Canadian Hotel and the spire of City Hall midway down the block. On the right is the corner of the large Federal Post Office building, followed by the Palm Confectionery and then the Auditorium (Armond Theatre). Further down the block can be seen the spire of the first Catholic Church building.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0059 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
Cranbrook City Hall and Fire Hall
Cranbrook's second Fire Hall to the north and beside City Hall. The balcony and cupola of City Hall are still in place and a sliver of the Knights of Pythias Hall to the south of City Hall can be seen.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0060 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1920 |
Cranbrook Hotel
The Cranbrook Hotel on the corner of Baker Street and Hanson Avenue.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0061 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1918 |
West Highway Arch Entering Cranbrook
The West Arch Entrance into Cranbrook, BC., welcoming one and all.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0062 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Celebrations In Cranbrook c.1915
Celebrations in Cranbrook. Image shows many people celebrating on the street, presumably at the east end of Baker Street c.1915
| Internal ID: | 0014.0063 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1915 |
Cranbrook View from Baker Hill
Old image showing the city of Cranbrook from atop Baker Hill. Date unknown at this time.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0064 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Sawmill and Lumber Yard c.1920
A sawmill and lumber drying yard, Do you know what town this is? If you do please let us know.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0065 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1930 |
Central School, Cranbrook
Image of the Central School in Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0014.0066 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Baker Street Looking West, c. 1918
Looking west on Baker Street in downtown Cranbrook, c. 1918. The Cosmopolitan Hotel is on the left of the picture.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0067 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1918 |
Post Office on Baker Street, Cranbrook
The old Cranbrook Post Office with Clock Tower located on Baker Street. To the left of it is The Palm COnfectionery and to the right is Raworth Brothers Jewellers.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0068 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Baker Street Looking East
An Eastern View of Baker Street, showing the Post Office and Hanson Block on the right and the Canadian Bank of Commerce to the left.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0069 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1915 |
CPR Station, Cranbrook
The CPR Station in Cranbrook, showing a good view of the railway yards.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0070 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1915 |
St. Mary's Roman Catholic School, later Cranbrook High School (on 10th Avenue), Cranbrook, BC
Originally St. Mary's Roman Catholic School (1913-1915) it later became the Cranbrook High School (1918-1951).
| Internal ID: | 0014.0071 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1918 |
Government Building, Cranbrook B.C.
Image of the Government Building in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0072 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
First Knox Presbyterian Church, c. 1918
The first Knox Presbyterian Church in Cranbrook, located on the southeast corner of Louis Street and Armstrong Avenue.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0073 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1918 |
