City: Cranbrook

Muriel Baxter students fund raising, Cranbrook, BC, c.1994

Muriel Baxter students (L to R) Matt Hawkins, Stephanie Greenlay, Kayla Livingston and Bernie Primbs prepare to move non-perishable food items collected as admission to their Christmas Concert to the Salvation Army.

Government Building - Cranbrook, BC

An early image of the Government building at the east end of Baker Street in Cranbrook, BC.

The Cranbrook Tourist Park

Postcard - Cranbrook Tourist Park, Cranbrook, BC. Edith, Shirley & Jean sitting on the lawn.

Helen Faulkner - Nurse

Portrait of Helen Faulkner - a graduate of the St. Eugene School of Nursing and a nurse in Cranbrook, BC

Alex Moffat - Freemason

Image of Alex Moffat, Freemason in Cranbrook, BC

Cranbrook City Hall with North Wing Added

Photo of Cranbrook's City Hall in its present configuration but before the Knights of Pythias Hall (to the south) was torn down.

Slater House - Cranbrook

This image is of the Slater house on Briar Avenue in Cranbrook. Built approx. 1906-1907. Helen Duncan's grandmother bought the house in 1908 and Helen herself spent many years in it. Standing on the porches are Helens grandmother, mother, and a number of cousins and uncles. The house is still standing in Slaterville.

Cranbrook Paint & Body Tow Truck

Cranbrook Paint & Body Tow Truck

OK Valley Freight Lines Ltd. building (front)

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.

Cover of Gyro Program

The cover for the program to the 1929 musical comedy "Keep 'Em Smiling". This was one of the shows staged by the Gyros as a fundraiser for the Gyro Swimming Pool that was built in 1930.

Cranbrook Brewing Co. Label

A Cranbrook Brewing Comapny label for Cranbrook Beer Pilsener Type.

Colonel Baker's Home on Baker Hill in Cranbrook c.1890

An early view of both Colonel Baker's house and the area around what is now Baker Hill in Cranbrook, BC c.1890

Cranbrook, Baker St. looking East Cranbrook B.C.

Cranbrook, Baker St. looking East Cranbrook B.C., postcard front, linked to 0019.0002

Fernie Militia on Baker Street, 1904

Baker Street, Cranbrook (1904). Fernie Militia passing Manitoba Hotel & Charles E. Reid Drugstore.

Cranbrook Ukrainian Catholic Church Congregation

Congregation on the front Steps of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Cranbrook, BC. Recognize anyone? If you do please let us know.

Irma Helen Voisey and her Sister

Irma Helen Voisey and her sister, at the side of the Masonic Lodge building in Cranbrook, where they lived. Helen was born in this building.

Commercial Hotel in Cranbrook c.1898

Commercial Hotel on Baker Street, Cranbrook c.1898

Armond Theatre & High Country Sports (2005)

Armond Theatre & High Country Sports on 10th Avenue S. in Cranbrook. The Armond has been closed for more than twenty years and High Country Sports is a thriving outdoor equipment and clothing store in what was previously one of Cranbrook's newspaper offices, the Cranbrook Courier. 'A Guide To Cranbrook's History - Walking Tour #1' points out that the High Country building was originally the location for the Palm Confectionery and that part of the original tin ceiling can still be viewed in the store today. High Country Sportswear purchased the building from Rocky Mountain printers in 1994.

The Cranbrook Hotel

A direct and relatively early view of the Cranbrook Hotel on Baker Street.

Postcard - Cranbrook from Baker Hill

Ponderosa Motel, Cranbrook, British Columbia Canada

Unused colour chrome postcard of Ponderosa Motel (Panabode construction) Cranbrook BC taken from highway facing East with Mt. Baker in background. Advertising CAA & AAA 4 Star Units. Owners Mary & Jim Scanland.

The Stakeout

Two of the Sells-Floto elephants staked out near Jap Lake. They were being used as lures to try and bring in Myrtle and Cran brook Ed, who were still running loose. The attempt failed.

L.P. Sullivan Remembers...

A short column remembering some of Cranbrook's past from the editor and owner of the Cranbrook Courier newspaper.

Mount Baker High School

A girl's graduation ring from Mount Baker, circa 1970.

Cranbrook Cemetery

A postcard of the Cranbrook Cemetery, viewed from the approach road.

CBI

Military band marching in Cranbrook c. 1910

Cockwell's Furniture

Newspaper article continually expanding furniture store keeps pace with needs of public.

Proposed Cranbrook Heritage Square

South side of City Hall, as depicted in model of proposed Heritage Square constructed in 1972 by Garry Anderson.

Cranbrook, B.C. from the Air, 1938

Cranbrook, B.C. from the air, 1938.

Village sign in English Cranbrook, Kent.

Cranbrook, British Columbia is named after the English Cranbrook (town in Kent, England).

Corey House on Baker Hill in Cranbrook.

The Corey home at 211 - 12th Avenue South (Garden Avenue), Cranbrook, B.C. This house was later owned by the McWhirter family.

Cranbrook Provincial Courthouse Now Rubble

The once stately Cranbrook court house was reduced to this pile of rubble in 1955. For nearly 60 years it was a major landmark in Cranbrook. Location was the middle of Baker Street, at the east end of downtown.

Masonic Hall Renovations

Gary Anderson working on the old Masonic Hall, Cranbrook, B.C. 1976 (which later became The Studio)

Cranbrook Highway Entrance Arch

Old east (or north) archway at entrance to Cranbrook, BC, located Cranbrook Street and 4th Street North (aka Harold Street). The arches were built during the 1930s and came down in the late 1950s to accommodate road-widening.

The Murphy home

The Murphy home, 12th Avenue South (aka Garden Avenue) Cranbrook, BC

Cranbrook Foundry

Cranbrook Foundry on 10th Avenue (aka Norbury Avenue) owned and operated by MacKinnon family. An early important industry for Cranbrook, lasted to the mid 1970's. The new 10th Avenue and Cranbrook Street re-alignment was placed over this site.

Barr and Kennelly Mill

Barr and Kennelly Mill at Gold Creek. Portable mill built by Cranbrook Foundry. Foundry was owned and operated by MacKinnon family. Sawmill in operation showing head rig and cut-off saw running.

Cranbrook BC - Canadian Bank of Commerce

Canadian Bank of Commerce, Hanson Block, Post Office, Cranbrook, B.C. Ca. 1912

1st Troop Contingent Leaving Cranbrook, B.C.

Photo shows a large gathering at the rail station in Cranbrook BC as the 1st troop Contingent leaves Cranbrook, 1914.

Cranbrook B.C. First City Council, 1905

Cranbrook's First City Council - (STANDING LEFT to RIGHT): Ald. D.Murphy, Ald. J.Jackson, Ald. J.Fink, Ald. G.Tisdale. (SEATED LEFT to RIGHT): Ald. J.Greer, Mayor G.T.Rogers, Ald. H.Hickenbotham.

Cranbrook, B.C. Golden Jubilee Cake

Birthday Cake constructed in 1955 out of plywood for Cranbrook's Golden Jubilee. It stood at the corner of Baker and Van Horne Streets. Note the key symbol on the top of the cake.

Cranbrook Hotel

Interior of the old Cranbrook Hotel, Cranbrook, B.C. - c. 1900.

Cranbrook World War I Recruits

World War I Recruits on steps of City Hall, Cranbrook, B.C. - 1914. A portion of the "Recruiting" sign is visible, and the recruiters are in uniform.

1932 Class Photo from Central School, Cranbrook

Central School, Cranbrook, B.C. 1932 Class picture. Top Row: Jack Walsh, Charlie Tee, Martin Larsen, William Walker, Fred Moore, Billy Kent. 2nd Row: Roland Allen, Harold Collinson, Cecil Collinson, Archie Reekie, Arthur Tondquist, Elmer Stender, Frank Fergie, Robert Kent, Sam Naso. 3rd Row: Dorothy Curl, Thelma Carson, Sadie Quaife, Patricia Condon, Wilemena Brown, Winnifred Tanner, Eva Burton, Violet Smith, Lucille Hamilton, Frances Carver. 4th Row: Bob Phillips, Charlie Gyp, George Gyp, Bob Ironsides, Francis Branch, Dave Peterman.

South Ward School, Cranbrook

Class photo from the South Ward School, Cranbrook, B.C. - 1929. Roberrt L. Harrison added - In the above photo my brother is on the bottom right corner, the bow with a splint. He is Charles Bower Harrison. My other brother Bernard Harrison also attended this school. My childhood home was at 53 Little Van Horne Street. In 1940 the old school became a Scout hall, with the two classrooms made into one big room. Cooking and storage facilities were in the basement.

Cranbrook Basketball Team, 1933

Cranbrook, B.C. Basketball Team, 1933: Back row - Owen Haley, Jim Brooks, John Parkin, Ed Haley, Garnet Blain, Walter Jostead, Front row: Bobby Muirhead, Benny Parker, Alex Williams. Presumably the "Cranbrook Flyers." Photographer-Nelson, Cranbrook. Tom Parkin added: Bobby Muirhead was nicknamed "Cooey".

Central School Class Photo 1914-1915

Cranbrook, B.C. class photo 1914-1915. Back row: Alan Brown, Ethel Dow, Miss Bechtel (teacher), Viola Sarvis, Alma Sarvis 2nd Row: Unknown, Ed Taylor, Margaret Morrison (Petrie), Otto Gill, Freda (unknown) Eddy Hanna, Annie Parnaby, Keith Wasson. 3rd Row: Malcom Belanger, Kathleen Snoukes, Dave Reekie, Bertha LeClair (Leask), Norman Beech, Gabriella Hamilton, Eric MacKinnon, Barrie MacDonald, Bessie Wandman (McBrown), unknown. Front Row: Jimmy George, Delphine Bennett, Ray Robichaud, Everett Williams, Judy Drummond, Don Dallas, Edith Murgatroyd, Ruth Simpson, Bruce Laurie.

Military Gun and Cenotaph at Cranbrook's Government Building

WW I military gun installation and cenotaph in front of Cranbrook courthouse at east end of Baker Street.

1898-1948 - Fifty Years of CPR in Cranbrook

1948- Fifty year celebration of the C.P.R. railroad arrival in Cranbrook, B.C.

Mount Baker Hotel, 1932

The Mount Baker Hotel in Cranbrook, BC. Constructed in the mid-1920s it is still standing and functioning as a hotel. Behind it can be seen the Masonic Temple, later to become the Studio/Stage Door.

CPR Coach "Argyle"

Condition of CPR coach "Argyle" when it arrived in Cranbrook, B.C. in 1977. The plan was for the Cranbrook Museum, Archive and Landmarks Foundation to refurbish the coach and add to the collection.

H.R.H. Prince of Wales Visit to Cranbrook, B.C.

H.R.H. Prince of Wales ( later Edward VIII ) visit to Cranbrook, B.C. in 1927 at the CPR station platform.

Victoria Day Celebrations

Newspaper - The Prospector, Cranbrook, B.C.; April 26, 1913. Ad on page 4 - Victoria Day Celebrations; T.M. Roberts, Secretary, Dr. J.W. Rutledge, President.

Demolition of Old Cranbrook Television Building

Demolition of the old Cranbrook Television buildingon the N.W. corner of 9th Avenue and 1st Street South, Cranbrook, B.C. - 1976 photo.

CPR Locomotive #8672 Derailment at Cranbrook, B.C.

CPR locomotive #8672 derailment in Cranbrook, B.C. This derailment was in 1972 and happened near the King Street crossing.

Parkin Manor in Cranbrook

Photo of the house at 324 - 10th Ave. S., Cranbrook. This place is known as Parkin Manor.

Beale & Elwell, Real Estate Insurance

Letterhead for Beale & Elwell, Real Estate Insurance - Cranbrook, BC. with office on Baker Street. Approx. 1909

Hotel Norbury, Cranbrook

An envelope embossed by the Hotel Norbury in Cranbrook BC.

CAMAL's Sam Steele Days Float

Heritage Float entered into Sam Steele Days parade by Cranbrook museum, Archives and Landmark Foundation, ca. 1976.

Cranbrook City Hall

The City Hall building in Cranbrook before the balcony and cupola were removed and the front entrance was altered.

Cranbrook City Hall

Cranbrook City Hall in the 1960's.

Cranbrook City Hall

Photo of the Cranbrook City Hall as it appeared in 1978.

Aerial View of Cranbrook

Aerial view of Cranbrook, ca. 1975.

Cranbrook Panoramic View

A panoramic shot taken from the southwest, looking down on Cranbrook. The rail yard and CPR station are in the foreground.

McBride Home Facelift

Cranbrook Archives, Museum and Landmark Foundation's award winning McBride Home during a facelift, ca. 1976. Photo of the gold leaf detail on the front entrance to the building.

Rail Coach "Argyle"

Photo shows a restored inlaid mahogany panel in the Rail Coach "Argyle", part of the collection of the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel.

Canadian Museum of Rail Travel Collection

CPR caboose, prior to restoration at the Cranbrook Railway Museum, ca. 1978

Surveying Cranbrook Townsite

Photo of the Cranbrook town site survey crew, ca. 1896. You can see fifteen unidentified men with tents in the background. Believed to be part of the Garden Herman & Burwell crew.

Family Portrait

Woman with young baby; presumed to be Mrs. McKinnon.

CPR Baggage Car #4481

Exterior of the CPR Baggage Car #4481 at the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel prior to restoration, 1979.

Restored Interior of C.P.R. Coach "Argyle"

Interior of C.P.R. coach "Argyle" after extensive restoration work st the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel - 1979. Photo by Phillip Graham.