Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History (CBIRH): 0480

Windermere Views

Newspaper views of Windermere and of Lieutenant-Governor R. Randoplph Bruce.

Internal ID:	0480.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	April 29th 1926

B.P.O.E. Elks Ad

Advertising the sale of tickets on a Ford Touring car, in support of Children's Day. Project sponsored by the Cranbrook Elks' Lodge.

Internal ID:	0480.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	August 1st 1924

Cranbrook Playground Carnival Ad

A newspaper ad proclaiming the huge 3-day carnival sponsored by the Rotary Club. The object was to get momentum for a Cranbrook Playground, eventually Rotary Park. The newly-formed Gyro Club took on the sponsoring of the Carnival Queen contest.

Internal ID:	0480.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	August 1st 1924

Kootenay Garage Ad

Promotional ad for the Kootenay Garage, promising a tire give-away with the purchase of a used car. Chevs, Fords, McLaughlins, Grey-Dorts and Mitchells were among the makes in stock.

Internal ID:	0480.0004
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	August 1st 1924

McLaughlin Buick Ad

A 1924 newspaper ad sponsored by the Hanson Garage who were dealers for the McLaughlin Buick. The ad lists some of the new features.

Internal ID:	0480.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	August 15th 1924

Rotary Carnival

An ad for a big carnival to raise money for the Children's Playground, in what would become Rotary Park.

Internal ID:	0480.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	June 27th 1924

Early Motor Touring

This 1924 newspaper cur shows a touring auto negotiating the Carson Switchback.

Internal ID:	0480.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	July 4th 1924

Early Motor Touring

A 1924 newspaper photo of twoopen touring cars negotiating a tight piwece of road called the "Carson Switchback."

Internal ID:	0480.0008
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	July 4th 1924

Vacation Camping Ad

A 1924 jeweller's ad highlighting that vacation camping was already a big enough market to warrant special attention. Leigh's jewellers was an established Cranbrook business.

Internal ID:	0480.0009
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	July 4th 1924

Texaco Oil Ad

A 1924 Texaco motor oil ad demonstrating the early recognition of the secondary merchandising markets that automobiles were opening up.

Internal ID:	0480.0010
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	July 25th 1924

Wilson's Vulcanizing Works Ad

A 1924 advertisement for another secondary auto industry product,tires. The Wilson's Vulcanizing Works was another longstanding Cranbrook business.

Internal ID:	0480.0011
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	July 25th 1924

Kootenay Garage Ad

Ad promoting car and tire sales

Internal ID:	0480.0012
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	July 25th 1924

"Princess Vimy" Carnival Queen

Miss Gracie Higgins

Internal ID:	0480.0013
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	July 25th 1924

"Princess Cheerio" Carnival Queen

Miss Norma Wallinger.

Internal ID:	0480.0014
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	July 25th 1924

"Princess Royal" Carnival Queen

Miss Judy Drummond

Internal ID:	0480.0015
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	July 25th 1924

"Princess Hello Bill" Carnival Queen

Miss Loretta Armstrong

Internal ID:	0480.0016
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	July 25th 1924

Gyro Playground Queen Ad

The newly formed Gyro Club took on the "Playground Queen" project, a fundraising venture for the proposed Community Playground.

Internal ID:	0480.0017
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	July 25th 1924

Ad for Ahkumonup Camp

An advertisement for Ahkumonup Camp on St. Mary's Lake above Kimberely. Both hall and tents are available for rent.

Internal ID:	0480.0018
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	June 20th 1924

Dunlop Tire Ad

A 1924 Dunlop Tire company advertisiemnt, demonstrating the growing market for secondary automotive products in Canada and East Kootenay.

Internal ID:	0480.0019
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	June 20th 1924

East Kootenay Taxi Service Ad

This 1924 advertisement for the East Kootenay Taxi Service shows that even in 1924 taxis were big business, requiring three cars and offering connecting service to trains throughout East Kootenay.

Internal ID:	0480.0020
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	May 16th 1924

McLaughlin Buick Ad

A 1924 newspaper ad sponsored by the McLaughlin Buick dealer in Cranbrook, the Hanson Garage.

Internal ID:	0480.0021
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	May 16th 1924

Orpheum Theatre Opens

Publicizing a dance in the new Orpheum Theatre in kimberley with Robinson's Orchestra in attendance.

Internal ID:	0480.0022
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	May 16th 1924

Wilson's Vulcanizing Ad

A 1924 ad for Wilson's Vulcanizing Works in Cranbrook, listing not only tires but other accessories and work for automobiles.

Internal ID:	0480.0023
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	May 16th 1924

Hanson Garage Ad

An attractive ad sponsored by the Hanson Garage, dealers for McLaughlin Buick, on the McLaughlin Buick product.

Internal ID:	0480.0024
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	May 30th 1924

Wilson's Vulcanizing

Wilson'S Vulcanizing Works ad describing services and products available in Cranbrook through them.

Internal ID:	0480.0025
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1924

Gillespie Vulcanizing Works Ad

An advertisement for the Gillespie Vulcanizing Works, new competition for the established Wilson's Vulcanizing Works.

Internal ID:	0480.0026
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	June 10th 1926

Cabin At McBain's Lake

a cabin at McBain's, later Rosen, Lake.

Internal ID:	0480.0027
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1925

Red Bird Bicycle Ad

The Red Bird CCM bicycle, a good bike, was sold by Patmore Brothers, a hardware store. They were also the first dealership in Cranbrook for the Indian motorcycle.