1883 Joseph Prairie, now Cranbrook
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| Title: | 1883 Joseph Prairie, now Cranbrook |
|---|---|
| Internal ID: | 0003.0019 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1883 |
| Collection: | 0003 |
| City: | Cranbrook, BC |
| People: | Baker, James, Dawson, George Mercer, Galbraith, John, Melody |
| Photographer: | George Mercer Dawson |
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Perhaps the earliest known image of what was to become Cranbrook, this photograph of Joseph Prairie shows the structures developed by John Galbraith on land he pre-empted prior to the sale of this property to Colonel James Baker in 1885. At this time there was a sawmill, residence and store on the property, as well as farm outbuildings. Dan Melody added: I've stared at this amazing photo for hours and always thought it was taken West of the creek near the NE end of the old swimming pool, looking East and up towards the Baker House. Now I am thinking it could be taken from above the Baker House, just below where the old ball diamond was, looking NW and down towards the creek with the Baker House to the right.
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