Source: Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History

Crows Nest Pass Lumber Co. Pond

Logging pond of the Crows Nest pass Lumber Company mill at Wardner, with loaded rail cars, c. 1925.

Internal ID:	2453.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1925

Moyie River bridge c.1905

Group of Cranbrook people picnicking at the Moyie River bridge

Internal ID:	2491.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	August 7th 2025

T.M. Roberts Elementary School 1986/87 Class Photo

Bobby Falys, Paul Dixon, Daryl Koshlay, Jonathan Shingar, Brian Davies, Christine Tasek, Jennifer Stalker, Ryan Yound, James Tarzwell, Don Hunt, Tony Sims, Aime Beam, Dallas Semancik, Susan Plato, Brandi Rylander, Shawna Mackinnon, Jody Dentry, Shawn Woodford, Judy Beaulac, Niki Plourde, Malaika McKinney, Jackie Brown Jane Ewasiuk, Jodie Quaife, Starla Johnson, Shannon Andrew, Cristy Sum, Julia Lunn, Aaron Shuttleworth. Please help fill in the blanks. Work supported by Name That Teacher project.

Internal ID:	2415.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1986

Amy Woodland Staff Photo

Amy Woodland school, Cranbrook: ?, Elanore Scales, Patti Radies, Ruth Ellingson, ?, Cheryl Place, Vicky Westover, Raeburn Hendrickson, Rob McDonald, ?, ?, ?, Karen Kattler, ?, ?, ?, Linda Oliver, Dave Humphrey, Corrine Calder, Tina ? , Anne Buckman (Secretary), Janet Oliver, ?, Pat Casey, ?, Doug Hill, Lyalla Lancaster, Jan Grady, ?, Please help us fill in the names of people we have missed. If you know someone we have missed or misnamed: please scroll down to "Share What You Know", click on the tab, add the name of the person you know and a brief description of where they are in the photo and we will make the change. Thankyou. Work supported by Name That Teacher Project..

Internal ID:	6016.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1980

Steeples Elementary Class Photo Mrs. Thompson AM Kindergarten 1988/89

Mrs. Annette Thompson's Kindergarten class Please help us fill in the names of people we have missed. If you know someone we have missed, or misnamed, please scroll down to "Share What You Know.", click on the tab, add the name of the person you know and a brief description of where they are in the photo and we will make the change, Thank you. Work supported by Name That Teacher Project.

Internal ID:	2212.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1989

Fort Steele Activities - 1984

A dramatic street scene in front of the Howard House on Main Street, Fort Steele

Internal ID:	2589.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	June 1st 1984

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
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1890

Cranbrook Key City Odd Fellows Lodge

Leaders Chairs and altar inside at the front of the hall, Key City Odd Fellows Lodge on Baker Street, 1989

Internal ID:	0027.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1989

Reekies Machine Shop (2005)

Reekies Machine Shop, a stalwart of industrial needs in East Kootenay for many years(2005).

Internal ID:	0030.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	2005

Identification Card

Identification card for Arnold Williams of Cranbrook, B.C.

Internal ID:	0040.0002
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
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
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	April 11th 1924

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

Carnival Queen Contest Ad

An advertisement promoting the contest to elect a Carnival Queen for the Rotary Carnival designed to raise money for a Cranbrook community playground.

Internal ID:	0481.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	August 1st 1924

Kimberley Music Teacher

An advertisement for Kimberley music teacher Mrs. Ira Foster.

Internal ID:	0482.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1924

View from Train, Crowsnest Line

A view from a train on the Crowsnest Line, Sept 12th 1912, negative pocket #65.

Internal ID:	0518.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	September 12th 1912

A Cranbrook Pageant

Groups of young children dressed in costumes celebrating the provinces, performing.

Internal ID:	0521.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1950

Baker Street Parade in Cranbrook, BC c.1945

A parade on Baker Street in front of the old Post Office building and Raworth Bros. Jewelers in Cranbrook, BC c.1945

Internal ID:	0523.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1945

Muriel Baxter School Photo 1988-1989

Believed to be a photo of all the classes attending Muriel Baxter School in Cranbrook, 1998-1999. Can you identify anyone? Name That Teacher identified Colette Grasdal, Brian Hamigami.Darcy Verbeurt, John Formenti, Dave Neil, Jeanna Popoff, Don Isherwood, Linda (Minnis) Fancy, Debbie Reid, Heather Hudson, Bruce Williams, Murray Knipfel, Bob Hogg, Roger Granville-Martin.

Internal ID:	0524.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1999

-R.Frame- Home Bakery in Cranbrook, BC

-R.Frame- Home Bakery, Cranbrook BC. "Home of the Whole Wheat Loaf"

Internal ID:	0525.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Robson Residents

Two couples, one man in a wheelchair, at a picnic in Robson, B.C.

Internal ID:	0526.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1927

Parade on Baker Street in Cranbrook, B.C. c.1910

Parade on Baker Street in Cranbrook, B.C. c.1910 Cross Keys Hotel in the background

Internal ID:	1487.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1910

Christmas at 10th Avenue School

Christmas with Santa at 10th Avenue School 1989-1990.

Internal ID:	2002.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1989

Diana Fitzpatrick Graduation Diploma

Diana Fitzpatrick's 1995 Graduation Diploma indicating she received a high "Honours Standing" in her work to finish her formal public schooling. A great story of perseverance and success.

Internal ID:	2004.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1995

New education Programme

Tenth Avenue School is participating in a new education program featuring learning centres.

Internal ID:	2006.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	December 6th 1989

Max Turyk Elementary School

Max Turyk Elementary School in Fernie B.C.

Internal ID:	2008.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

10th Ave. School Grade 1 & 2 Class Photo 1987-1988

10th Ave. School Grade 1 & 2 Class Photo 1987-1988: Top row Andrea Lee, Jason Gunn?? Jamie Jarvis, Quinn, Louise Cornbie, Charity Phillips, Adam Garcia, Jordan?, Jesse Jensen, Chad Sonley, Jolene Pighin, ? Tyler Beckley, Julie Dixon, Taurin Lamb, Jason Burnbram, Chad Klepayclruck, Sarah Milne, Annie Docking, Sarah Shaw and Nick Elcman.

Internal ID:	2013.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1987

Tenth Ave School: May 1988

In the Classroom May 1988. Recognize anyone? Please let us know

Internal ID:	2016.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	May 1st 1988

Muriel Baxter Elementary School Photo 1995-1996

Internal ID:	2020.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1995

10th Avenue Elementary School 1962 Class Photo

10th Avenue Elementary School: Miss Pauliuc 1962 Class Photo. Do you know what grade this is or recognize anyone? If you do please let us know

Internal ID:	2028.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1962

Night School 1960's

Night School 1960's: Pottery Class at Mount Baker Secondary School; Ed Weeks. Feb. 19 1962

Internal ID:	2044.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1962

Cranbrook Eagles Performing Arts Festival

Cranbrook Eagles Performing Arts Festival K.O. Entry No 1 Spread Some Sunshine

Internal ID:	2045.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1997

C.L. Salvador Elementary School in Fernie B.C.

School Photo of C.L. Salvador Elementary School, year unknown

Internal ID:	2051.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1990

Elkford Elementary School Staff Photo 19??

Elkford Elementary School Staff Photo 19??: Annette Harrison,Craig Robinson, Dick Pinotti If you recognize anyone or the year please let us know.

Internal ID:	2055.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1978

Baker Hill Cranbrook, B.C. c.1905-1910

Internal ID:	2057.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1905

Highlands Elementary School Kindergarten PM 1977-78 Class Photo

Kindergarten PM Class 1977-78. Teacher is Pat McInnis. (Source - Name That Teacher project). Recognize anyone? Let us know.

Internal ID:	2072.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1978

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:	2215.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Grasmere School c.1930

Grasmere School Pupils: Cyrus & Alice Lancaster, Jean MacDonald, Non Anderson, Tony & Helen Hark, Warren Lancaster c.1930

Internal ID:	2227.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1930

Auditorium in Cranbrook, BC 1948

Banquet in the Auditorium (Armond Theatre) 1948

Internal ID:	2241.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1948

Riding the Bull River c.1988

Whitewater Canoeing the Bull River c.1988 Getting ready for a trip down the river

Internal ID:	2328.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1988

Logging Camp, Canal Flats

Cabin and horses at an unnamed camp near Canal Flats.

Internal ID:	2332.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1930

Blaine Family of Cranbrook, BC

Photo of Armond Blaine, Loretta Armstrong, and Damon Foster at Sinclair (Radium) Hot Springs B.C.

Internal ID:	2255.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Hogarth Family 1919

WW1 Soldier January 1st 1919, Possibly Tom Hogarth

Internal ID:	2352.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1919

Cranbrook Women's Drama Group c.1925

Cranbrook Women's Drama Group c.1925. Possibly the Gyro Club. Do you recognize anyone? If you do please let us know.

Internal ID:	2353.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1925

First Graduating Class from Mount Baker Junior-Senior High School 1951

Mount Baker Junior-Senior High School Commencement Exercises & Presentation of Awards and Scholarships pamphlet June 13th, 1951

Internal ID:	2359.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	June 13th 1951

Russell Curtis on Topping Street in Trail, BC 1950

Russell Curtis acting out scene from movie, pointing handgun, Topping Street Trail BC 1950

Internal ID:	2360.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1950

"Mad Caper" Musical Comedy

Yachting Girls from "Mad Capers" 1930. Marguerite Godderis, Grace Baker, Helen Wright, Pearl Sweeney, Elsie Wilby, Eileen McQuaid, Sylvia Baher, Evelyn Ward, Kay Dallas, Molly Johnson, Kathleen Edmondson, Esabel Frame, Maude Wright, Ruth Chalender, Ingrid Bakken, Barbara Beale, Kathleen Haley, Ethel Nelly, Betty Lunn and May Nelly.

Internal ID:	2265.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1930

Francis J. Burd Grandmaster B.C.R. 1911-12

Francis J. Burd Grandmaster B.C.R. 1911-12 Freemasons Selkirk Lodge No.55 Kimberley BC

Internal ID:	2267.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1911

South Country Grazing Rights

Back side of grazing rights application with terms and conditions.

Internal ID:	2269.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	February 17th 1959

Benson Family & Otherson Family c.1928

Mom, Oscar (Dad) & Mrs. Otherson with children- Marget, Florence Otherson & Viola c.1928

Internal ID:	2271.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1928

Cranbrook Rangers Hockey Team 1940

Souvenir Hockey Stick: University of Southern California VS Cranbrook Rangers Febuaray 3rd 1940

Internal ID:	2280.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	February 3rd 1940

Bluebird Inn Cranbrook, BC

Bluebird Inn was ran by the Scandinavians of East Kootenay. Notice the Scandinavian Float in front of the building.

Internal ID:	2376.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Cranbrook High School Class of 1950 Reunion

Cranbrook High School Class of 1950 Reunion. Do you recognize anyone? If you do please let us know.

Internal ID:	2377.0002
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:	2379.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1957

Cranbrook Central School Staff Photo 1963-64

Central School Staff Photo 1963-64. Back: Ethel Nicholls, Isobell Huthcroft, Anne Duthie, Mary Winstanley, Elizabeth Cragg, Lucy Waterson. Middle: Joe Qualtieri, Angie Turner, Connie Carston, Dusan Tadey, Vern Johnstone, June Whyte, Mickey Auger. Front: Annette Anderson, Eleanor Skailes, Laurie Griffith, Karen MacDonald, Betty Billington, Dareen Ritter. (Source - Name That Teacher project).

Internal ID:	2287.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1964

St. Mary's School Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony May 1963

St. Mary's School Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony Sunday May 26th, 1963. Photo taken in the basement of St. Mary's Church in Cranbrook, BC Recognize anyone? If you do please let us know

Internal ID:	2387.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	May 1st 1963

Terry Segarty 1979

Terry Segarty, 1979. The best person for the job, a hard worker for the people.

Internal ID:	2290.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1979

Telephone Talk Jan- Feb. 1945

Internal ID:	3000.0002
Medium:	Flipbook
Date:	February 1st 1945

Guy Ambrosia

Ball player and??

Internal ID:	2537.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1980

Kootenay Orchards School, Cranbrook

Kootenay Orchards School 1933-34. School closed inh 1936. Girl holding chimney - Francis Allen, Girl holding bough - Viola Benson. Also Severe Rualt, Phyllis Birkinham. Boy holding lamb - George Hrisuck. Girl holding bell - Violet Noyce. Joe Hrisuck. Girl holding star - Margaret Benson-Willis.

Internal ID:	2564.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1933

Slaterville Kids, 1945

Katherine Hokerud and Bobby Ruault in Slaterville, 1945.

Internal ID:	6019.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1945

Michel, B.C. 1908

Bridging Michel Creek, east end of town. Note outhouses in the middle of the street and St. Paul's Anglican Church at lower right.

Internal ID:	2533.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1908

Moyie overview c.1905

An overview of Moyie, B.C. looking north towards the narrows.

Internal ID:	2491.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	August 18th 2025

Central School Staff Photo 1958/59

Mrs. Nichols, Miss Paterson, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Merriam, Mr. Allen, Mr. Tadey, Mr. Weaver, Mr. Vogel, Mrs. Carston, Miss Wataman, Mrs. Judy Beaulac, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Whyte, Miss Wright, Mrs. Jensen, Miss Vatamaniuk, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Appleton, Mrs. Peatman. Please help fill in the blanks. Work supported by Name That Teacher project.

Internal ID:	2415.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1958

Amy Woodland Class Photo

Class Photo Amy Woodland Elementary Lyalla Lancaster Please help us fill in the names of people we have missed. If you know someone we have missed or misnamed: please scroll down to "Share What You Know", click on the tab, add the name of the person you know and a brief description of where they are in the photo and we will make the change. Thankyou. Work supported by Name That Teacher Project.

Internal ID:	6016.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1980

Steeples Elementary Class Photo, Mrs. Morrison, 1988/89

Mrs. Dana Morrison's Grade One Class Please help us fill in the names of people we have missed. If you know someone we have missed, or misnamed, please scroll down to "Share What You Know.", click on the tab, add the name of the person you know and a brief description of where they are in the photo and we will make the change, Thank you. Work supported by Name That Teacher Project.

Internal ID:	2212.0002
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1989

Baker Street in Cranbrook, BC c.1918

Baker Street looking west in Cranbrook, BC c.1918. This photo is showing the Canadian Bank of Commerce and Cranbrook Herald Office on the right.

Internal ID:	0018.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1918

Geary & Doyle Livery Stable.

Baker Street, Cranbrook (c 1900). Geary & Doyle livery stable.

Internal ID:	0021.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1900

Rebekah Lodge

Rebekah Lodge membership certificate. 1907, Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0027.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1907

Cranbrook Group Photograph

Picture taken in front of school (1946). Top Row (L-R): Jack McKay, Mr. Adlard, Tom Blaney, Bill Bidder, Mr. Leggett, Jim Scott, Wm. Richardson, Mr. Alder, JC Adams, Jim Mackie, I. Totten, John Black, Geo. Garden, Geo. James. Middle Row: Mrs. W. Bidder, Mrs. A. Shea, Mrs. McFale, Mrs. Garden, Mrs. Herchermer, Mrs. J. Niven, Mrs. Robichaud, Mrs. Horman, Knute Saunders, Tom Crossley, Ben Keer. Bottom Row: - 1-? 2-?, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. A. Heatley, Mrs. Inger, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Jim Scott, Mrs. Davie, Mrs. Skorheim, Mrs. T. Crossley.

Internal ID:	0040.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1946

Cranbrook Cenotaph

North facing base of the Cranbrook cenotaph commemorating the World War I dead. This script was in place when the monument was first installed in 1922.