Source: Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History
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
| Internal ID: | 0018.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1890 |
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.
| Internal ID: | 0023.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Windsor Hotel Bar, Fort Steele
Taken in Windsor Hotel bar at Fort Steele - left to right George Thrasher, Dave Coffey, Jim Buckman
| Internal ID: | 0040.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1945 |
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.
| Internal ID: | 0041.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1926 |
Mount Baker High School
A girl's graduation ring from Mount Baker, circa 1970.
| Internal ID: | 0043.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
No. 5 Canadian General Hospital
Believed to be a photo of the No. 5 Canadian General Hospital, Canadian Army Medical Corps, taken in Victoria prior to departure on August 21st, 1915. People in the image are as yet unidentified - we would appreciate any assistance with that.
| Internal ID: | 0471.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1915 |
St. Eugene Hospital - Graduating Class 1936
A graduating class from Cranbrook's St. Eugene Hospital School of Nursing 1936. Emma A. Shulaika, Mary L. Pritchard, Aileen J. Spratt, Winifred M. Austin, Isabell E. Leeson, Carmen F. Da Costa, Emme H. Polak, Alice M. Brown, Marie A. Naylor, Ruth C. Ahlgren, Katherine M. Jakubiec, Janet Brown.
| Internal ID: | 0476.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1936 |
Ratcliffe & Stewart Ad
Ratcliffe & Stewart had the franchise for Nash cars in the Cranbrook area (also for Star cars). They were aggressive and successful in their sales.
| Internal ID: | 0479.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | April 4th 1924 |
Windermere Views
Newspaper views of Windermere and of Lieutenant-Governor R. Randoplph Bruce.
| Internal ID: | 0480.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | April 29th 1926 |
Robinson's Orchestra Ad
A dance advertisement out of the Cranbrook Courier for 1924, featuring Robinson's Orchestra of Cranbrook. The Carnival was promoted by Rotary to raise money for the Children's Playground.
| Internal ID: | 0481.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | August 1st 1924 |
Kimberley Contractors
An advertisement for Kimberley contractors McClain and Halpin.
| Internal ID: | 0482.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1924 |
View from Train, Crowsnest Line
A view of the Kootenay River and the Steeples from a train, Crowsnest Line, Sept 12th 1912, negative pocket #65.
| Internal ID: | 0518.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | September 12th 1912 |
Wild Horse Pioneers
A horse-drawn float commemorating the Wild Horse gold rush, in front of the Nu-Way Cafe in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0521.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Baker Street Parade in Cranbrook, BC c.1945
A parade on Baker Street in front of the old Post Office building in Cranbrook, BC c.1945
| Internal ID: | 0523.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1945 |
Mr. Frame
Owner of the City Bakery in Cranbrook, Mr R. Frame, with a wedding cake he produced.
| Internal ID: | 0525.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Evelyn Quance in Robson, BC 1927
Evelyn Quance with a child in Robson, B.C. March 3rd 1927
| Internal ID: | 0526.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | March 3rd 1927 |
S.S. Minto
S.S. Minto being tied-up for the weekend at the Nakusp drydocks where she was launched.
| Internal ID: | 0527.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1935 |
Imperial Bank of Canada & Leask Building, Cranbrook B.C. c.1920
Imperial Bank of Canada and Leask Building in Cranbrook on Baker Street c.1920
| Internal ID: | 1487.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1920 |
Christmas at 10th Avenue School
10th Avenue School Christmas 1989-1990. Choir member Drew Clark.
| Internal ID: | 2002.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1989 |
Diana Fitzpatrick
Diana Fitzpatrick finished her credits at Mount Baker as a mature student. Here she is, proud to be a member of the 1995 Mount Baker graduating class. Congratulations Diana!
| Internal ID: | 2004.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1995 |
Tenth Avenue UNICEF Collection Team
Manmy children at 10th Avenue School used Halloween to collect money to support children in other parts of the world via UNICEF.
| Internal ID: | 2006.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1988 |
Isabella Dicken Elementary School
Isabella Dicken Elementary School in Fernie B.C.
| Internal ID: | 2008.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1991 |
Cranbrook Central School Grade 5 1958-1959 class photo
Cranbrook Central School Grade 5 1958-1959 class photo
| Internal ID: | 2009.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1958 |
Amy Woodland Grade 1 Class Photo 1969-1970
Amy Woodland Class Photo Grade 1 1969-1970, recognize anyone? let us know.
| Internal ID: | 2013.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1969 |
Rocky Mountain Elementary School Staff Photo 1973-74
Rocky Mountain Elementary School, Elkford 1973-74 Staff Photo. 1st Row: Herb Wiens (Purple Plaid Jacket) - Elkford Elementary Schools 1st Principle. Recognize anyone please let us know.
| Internal ID: | 2014.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1973 |
Muriel Baxter Elementary School Photo 1996-1995
Muriel Baxter Elementary School Photo 1996-1997
| Internal ID: | 2020.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1996 |
Miss. Muriel Baxter
Miss Muriel Baxter with children. Muriel Baxter Elementary School was named after her. Year of this photo is unknown. Muriel Baxter School was opened in 1967 and closed in 2008 due to the decline of student enrollment. The school burnt down in December of 2008. Now off leash dog park.
| Internal ID: | 2023.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
10th Avenue Elementary School Grade 1 Class Photo
10th Avenue Elementary School: Miss Pauliuc Grade 1 Class Photo, May 9th 1961 Recognize any of the students? If you do please let us know
| Internal ID: | 2028.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | May 1st 1961 |
Cranbrook Eagles Performing Arts Festival
Cranbrook Eagles Performing Arts Festival K.O. Entry No 3 Hey Dum Diddley Dum
| Internal ID: | 2045.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1997 |
Elkford Elementary School Staff Photo 19??
Elkford Elementary School Staff Photo 19??: Annette Harrison, If you recognize anyone or the year please let us know.
| Internal ID: | 2055.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Ancient Order of Foresters c.1910
Ancient Order of Foresters, Cranbrook, B.C.: William Robertson, Robert Clark
| Internal ID: | 2057.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
Gordon Terrace Elementary School Staff Photo 1973
Staff Photo 1972-73: Marg Schable, Miggs Sawchuk, Karen McDonald, Bruce Williams, Donna Maher, Louise McMahon, Ardis Weksa
| Internal ID: | 2069.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1973 |
Jaffray School Boy Basketball Team c.1970
Newspaper Clip: Jaffray School Boy Basketball Team: East Kootenay Boy's Basketball Champions c.1970
| Internal ID: | 2070.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1970 |
Highlands Elementary School Kindergarten AM 1977-78 Class Photo
Kindergarten AM Class 1977-78: Recognize anyone? Let us know.
| Internal ID: | 2072.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1978 |
TM Roberts Elementary School: Boys Basketball Team 1993
Boys Basketball Team 1993, Recognize anyone, please let us know. Dustin Nielsen back middle with glasses
| Internal ID: | 2094.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1993 |
Steeples Elementary School Staff Photo 1979-80
The first Steeples Elementary School Staff 1979-80. Back Row: Bob Berger, Hans Wallenberg, Terry Minnis, Bill Blair. Middle Row: Joanne Morely, Sheridan Angerilli, John McDonald, Lorene Anderson, Genine Houghton, Angie, Turner, Judy Ridgeway. Front Row: Ted Hilder, Audry Morris, Nancy MacLennan, Menadora Benedik, Maggie Muir, Glen Hildebrant, Del Materi, & Susanna Penace. Absent: Steve Underhill, Linda Williams.
| Internal ID: | 2202.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1980 |
Rocky Mountain Elementary School c.1974, Elkford BC
Track Meet at Rocky Mountain Elementary School c.1974 David Mercer high jumping
| Internal ID: | 2206.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1974 |
Dynelectron Machine Advertisement c.1900
Advertising the Dynelectron Machine,used by physicians in the turn of the century to treat joint and muscle conditions,high blood pressure,constipation and drawing out boils just to name a few of its uses
| Internal ID: | 2215.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Auditorium in Cranbrook, BC 1948
Banquet in the Auditorium (Armond Theatre) in Cranbrook, BC 1948
| Internal ID: | 2241.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1948 |
Two Guys with Ties
Two men carrying railway ties. Bull River, BC
| Internal ID: | 2322.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Name That Logger
Can you help us name this Crestbrook/Tembec employee? If you can please let us know
| Internal ID: | 2327.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Riding the Bull River c.1988
Whitewater Canoeing the Bull River c.1988
| Internal ID: | 2328.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1988 |
Main Street in Canal Flats, BC
Main Street in Canal Flats, BC Showing Queens Hotel & Columbia Hotel
| Internal ID: | 2332.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Blaine Family of Cranbrook, BC
Photo of Armond Blaine, Nettie Blaine, and Damon Foster at the Sinclair (Radium) Hot Springs B.C.
| Internal ID: | 2255.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Central School - Mrs. Anne Duthie Grade 1 Class Photo 1963-64
Back: David Walkley, Marny Paton, Marvin Still, Dale Skinner, Donna Kolabinsky, John Bower, Edward Joseph, Daryl Joseph, Middle: Pat Stender, Dean Hogaboam, Stephen Gooderham, Elaine Ignatius, David Huebener, Schirripa?, Trent LaPoint, Front: Stephen White, Randy Raymont, ..... MacDonald?, Mario DeRita, Claudio Vadacchino, Linda Fuller, Bob Huson, Kip Orth, Allan Hoffman Missing: Danny Vocat, Carolyne Mundle, Robin Lye, Clayton Hunter, Claude Huber, John Briualo
| Internal ID: | 2350.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1964 |
Hogarth Family c.1900
George & Nellie Hogarth and their twin boys Tom & Eneas in Cranbrook c.1900 George owned the Cranbrook Hotel from 1904 to c.1950. He owned 3 hotels prior to owning the Cranbrook Hotel, one in Elko, BC. He purchased the Hotel from
| Internal ID: | 2352.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1900 |
Cranbrook Women's Drama Group c.1925
Cranbrook Women's Drama Group: Possibly the Gyro Club. Do you recognize anyone? If you do please let us know.
| Internal ID: | 2353.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1925 |
First Graduating Class from Mount Baker Junior-Senior High School 1951
Mount Baker Junior-Senior High School Graduation Activities Envelope 1951
| Internal ID: | 2359.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1951 |
Fred H. Brooks in Trail BC 1950
Fred H. Brooks at 1167 2nd Ave Trail BC visiting his future wife Ethel Ada "Billie" Wadds & family fall 1950
| Internal ID: | 2360.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1950 |
Cranbrook Trading Company c.1930
Cranbrook Trading Company c.1930. Left to Right: Atlee Bridges, Cliff Haynes, Mr. Reade, Velma Black, Maragret McInnis, Ruth (Chalender) Ingstrup, Elsie Erickson.
| Internal ID: | 2265.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1930 |
King Edward VII 1909
King Edward VII 1909
| Internal ID: | 2267.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1909 |
South Country Grazing Rights
Application for grazing rights from Ernest Desrosiers; Waldo Bull Control Area Stock Range, Nelson Grazing District. Stock and Land statements. Febuary 17th, 1959.
| Internal ID: | 2269.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | February 17th 1959 |
Spruce Mills Ltd, Lumberton, B.C. c.1925
Sawmill - B.C. Spruce Mills Ltd, Lumberton, B.C. c.1925
| Internal ID: | 2271.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1925 |
Cranbrook Legionaires Hockey Club Patch
Cranbrook Legionaires Hockey Club Patch
| Internal ID: | 2280.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Bluebird Inn Cranbrook, BC
Bluebird Inn in Cranbrook, BC. Scandinavians of East Kootenay bought the building in 1951.
| Internal ID: | 2376.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Mac McPhee of Cranbrook, BC
Malcom (Mac) McPhee recalls his years as a student and teacher at Central School. His story of being a teacher and principal in the Cranbrook area.
| Internal ID: | 2377.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Sinclair Canyon 1957
Sinclair Canyon near Radium Hot Springs in the winter of 1957 - RCMP patrolled from Kingsgate to the junction with Highway 1
| Internal ID: | 2379.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1957 |
Cranbrook Central School Grade 1 Class Photo 1963-64
Cranbrook Central School Mrs. Duthie Grade One Class Photo 1963-64. Back Row: David Walkley, Marny Paton, Marvin Still, Dale Skinner, Donna Kolabinsky, John Bower, Edward Joseph, Daryl Joseph. Middle: Pat Stender, Dean Hogaboam, Stephen Gooderham, Elainee Ignatius, David Heubener, Schirripa, Trent LaPoint. Front Row: Stephen White, Randy Raymont, MacDonald, Mario DeRita, Claudio Vadacchino, Linda Fuller, Bob Huson, Kip Orth, Allan Hoffman. Missing: Danny Vocat, Carolyne Mundle, Robin Lye, Clayton Hunter, Claude Huber,& John Briualo.
| Internal ID: | 2287.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1963 |
Sam Steele Days Parade in Cranbrook, BC 1964
Miller & Brown Float on Baker Street. Notice the people on the roof of Mountain Man & Stedman's.
| Internal ID: | 2387.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1964 |
Record of achievement Terry Segarty 1979.
Record of achievement: Terry Segarty. First elected to the B.C. Legislature, Nov. 1979.
| Internal ID: | 2290.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | November 1st 1979 |
Norbury or 10th Avenue, Cranbrook c. 1920
Looking north on Norbury Avenue the Star Theatre, Auditoreum and federal Post Office are visible on the left, and the Canadian Hotel on the right. The Wentworth Hotel is visible at the end of the street.
| Internal ID: | 2391.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1920 |
Arne Sahlen
Kimberley resident and music teacher. Involved in international aid work.
| Internal ID: | 2537.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1980 |
Municipal Auto Camp
Entrance to Cranbrook's Muincipal Auto Camp in Baker Park, c. 1960
| Internal ID: | 2564.0001 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1960 |
Cranbrook labour Demonstration
Union people and others demonstrating outside the MPs office in Cranbrook regarding support for indigenous rights c. 1980
| Internal ID: | 6013.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1980 |
Mounties On Parade
R.C.M.P. on Parade in Cranbrook in Red Serge.
| Internal ID: | 6015.0001 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1975 |
Slaterville Birthday
Celebrating Venie's 3rd birthday in Slaterville - left to right: Katherine Hokerud, Bobby Ruault, Gary Billmark, unkniown, Wayne Crowe, Venie Ruault, Daonna sissons, Bonnie Smith, Florence Smith.
| Internal ID: | 6019.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1945 |
Michel, B.C. 1908
A view of the Miochel miners' residences. Note the outhouses in the mioddle of the street.
| Internal ID: | 2533.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1908 |
Moyie River bridge c.1905
Group of Cranbrook people picnicking at the Moyie River bridge
| Internal ID: | 2552.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | August 7th 2025 |
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
| Internal ID: | 0018.0002 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1890 |
Identification Card
Identification card for Arnold Williams of Cranbrook, B.C.
| Internal ID: | 0040.0002 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook Cenotaph
The north face of the Cranbrook Cenotaph in Rotary Park, looking southeast. The new cobblestone work is visible.
| Internal ID: | 0474.0002 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 2009 |
Auto Tourist Cartoon
The "Good Roads" debate was hard fought and continued for some time in B.C. The result, as this cartoon depicts, was a huge surge in tourism.
| Internal ID: | 0479.0002 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | April 11th 1924 |
