Source: Cranbrook History Centre Archives
Canadian Museum of Rail Travel Opening
Unidentified guests at the 1976 official opening of the Cranbrook Railway Museum.
| Internal ID: | 0404.0002 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Restored Baker House in Cranbrook
A view of the Baker home in Cranbrook after restoration.
| Internal ID: | 0405.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1983 |
Cranbrook Caper
"Cranbrook Caper," unidentified guests dining in the rail car 'River Rouge' in September 1983.
| Internal ID: | 0406.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | September 1st 1983 |
Herd of Elk Along the West Highway near Cranbrook
A herd of elk in field along the west highway, taken from Wilson's Tourist Park in Cranbrook looking east, 1930-1936.
| Internal ID: | 0407.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1935 |
Morris Quaine Residence, Cranbrook
Cranbrook home built for Morris Quaine at 134-10th Avenue South in 1916-1917.
| Internal ID: | 0408.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1980 |
C.P.R Passenger Train at Cranbrook
C.P.R. passenger train with locomotive #473 at Cranbrook station, people on the platform, around 1900.
| Internal ID: | 0410.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1900 |
C.P.R. Caboose #436783
C.P.R. caboose #436783 in rail yard at Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0412.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Royal Hudson Locomotive
In 1951, Royal Hudson (4-6-4) power moved main line trains west of Medicine Hat, Alberta, jump-off point for Kettle Valley line. Photographed by A.C. Kalmbach REFERRENCE WITH #0413.0001
| Internal ID: | 0413.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1951 |
Sam Steele Days c.1970
Cranbrook, B.C. - Sam Steele Days outdoor entertainment c.1970. Recognize anyone? If you do please that us know
| Internal ID: | 0414.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | June 1st 1970 |
C.P.R. Locomotive #1277 at Cranbrook
C.P.R. locomotive #1277 at Cranbrook, B.C.; date unknown.
| Internal ID: | 0415.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Elko C.P.R. Station move
Cranbrook, B.C. - Elko C.P.R. Station move; 1987 New station foundation under construction from northeast
| Internal ID: | 0416.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1987 |
Elko C.P.R. Station move to Cranbrook, B.C.
Elko C.P.R. Station move to Cranbrook, B.C.; 1987 moving off of old foundation at Elko, B.C., photo by Ralph A. Roberts
| Internal ID: | 0417.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook, B.C. view of Cranbrook, looking to the east; Ca. 1935-REFERRENCE WITH 0419.0001
Cranbrook, B.C. view of Cranbrook, looking to the east; Ca. 1935-REFERRENCE WITH 0419.0001
| Internal ID: | 0419.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook Golf Club Clubhouse
Cranbrook Golf Club clubhouse at the Cranbrook Golf Course - date unknown.
| Internal ID: | 0421.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Heritage Park - Crows Nest Pass ore train
Heritage Park, Calgary - Crows Nest Pass ore train with small steam locomotive #3. Bow Valley Photographic Services Ltd.
| Internal ID: | 0422.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook, B.C. Elko Station interior restoration; 1988 - maple flooring being uncovered in waiting room
Cranbrook, B.C. Elko Station interior restoration; 1988 - maple flooring being uncovered in waiting room
| Internal ID: | 0423.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Fernie C.P.R. Station Restoration
Fernie C.P.R. Station restoration in the fall of 1987. This building later became the Fernie Art Station.
| Internal ID: | 0424.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1987 |
C.P.R. Locomotive #8605 in storage in Nelson, B.C.; Oct. 1972, photo by Grant B. Will
C.P.R. Locomotive #8605 in storage in Nelson, B.C.; Oct. 1972, photo by Grant B. Will
| Internal ID: | 0426.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Yahk Log Deck
Photo of men standing on a pile of logs in Yahk, BC. Hector Corrie, on lower log, was 6 feet tall so you see how high the log deck was.
| Internal ID: | 0427.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1920 |
The Solarium Rail Car, 'River Rouge'
The CPR solarium rail car 'River Rouge' photographed at North Bend in 1979 by Eric Wicherts.
| Internal ID: | 0428.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1979 |
Canadian Museum of Rail Travel Collection
Restoration work on one of the Solarium Parlour chairs, with legs being stripped of paint - 1987-88.
| Internal ID: | 0429.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1987 |
Paddlewheeler S.S. Moyie, The Last Sternwheeler
S.S. Moyie at Kaslo, B.C., "The Last of the Sternwheelers". Against a backdrop of the rugged Purcell Mountains and sparkling Kootenay Lake, this graceful old steamer lies in retirement on Kaslo Beach. It is now a museum in the care of the Kootenay Lake Historical Society. In 1898 the metal hull was shipped in sections from Toronto, and the wooden superstructure was constructed on the shores of Kootenay Lake. The S.S. Moyie saw service until 1957, and was the last of dozens of sternwheelers to ply the inland waterways. Weight: 728.9 tons gross-length: 161.7 feet-breadth: 30 feet-draft: 3 feet. Photo by E. Anderson
| Internal ID: | 0431.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 0000 |
The Strasburg Railroad, Route 741
The Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA. Known as "the Road to Paradise", the 9 mile round-trip between Strasburg and Paradise thru the very heart of Lancaster County's colorful Amish country is enjoyed by thousands of tourists annually. Old Number 4, shown leaving Groff's Grove with its consist of ancient open platform coaches, is the last operating "Camelback" type steam locomotive in the entire world. Photo by Jim E. Hess.
| Internal ID: | 0432.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 0000 |
Rossland Downtown
ALBUM Columbia Avenue, Rossland, B.C. REFERENCED WITH #0433.0001.
| Internal ID: | 0433.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
8 Pen and Ink Drawings of Fort Steele
Pen and Ink Drawing by Ray Mannix of Major General Sir Samuel Benfield Steele of the North West Mounted Police. He established the first North West Mounted Police post in British Columbia weswt of the Rockies. In 1887, with Inspectors S.T. Wood, C.F.A. Huot, Surgeon F.H. Powell and the men of 'D' Division, which totaled 75 officers and men, arrived from Fort McLeod in July to establish their first post west of the Rocky Mountains. The Presence of the first Police Force created a more stable atmosphere in the Kootenays. Superintendent "Sam" Steele with his usual tact and sense of fairness soon had established law and order between the Indians and the whites. Having accomplished its task, returned to Fort McLeod in August, 1888, leaving the small settlement of Galbraith's Ferry, which was soon to be renamed Fort Steele, and still bears his name to this day.
| Internal ID: | 0434.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Ephemera |
| Date: | 1975 |
Moving the Elko C.P.R. Station to Cranbrook
Photo showing the preparation to move Elko's railroad station from Elko, B.C. to Cranbrook, B.C. - 1987. Here the back addition is being separated.
| Internal ID: | 0435.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1987 |
Gateway, MT Railway Depot, Customs and Immigration Office
Railway Depot, Customs and Immigration Office at Gateway, Montana - 1913.
| Internal ID: | 0436.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1913 |
C.P.R. Car #3770 Interior
C.P RPO Car #3770 Interior, 60-feet of 1917 vintage, as Work Car 404901, Alyth, Calgary; Nov. 28, 1986
| Internal ID: | 0437.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | November 28th 1986 |
Rail car Rutherglen restoration project; 1984 - Sleeper section hall/aisle
Rail car Rutherglen restoration project; 1984 - Sleeper section hall/aisle
| Internal ID: | 0439.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Steam Locomotive No. 2369 at Cranbrook Station
Steam Locomotive No. 2369 at Cranbrook station, with the old Ice Storage Building at the right; circa 1950.
| Internal ID: | 0442.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1950 |
Musicians and cast of "The Cinalee"
Musicians and cast of "The Cinalee" (location and names of performers unknown) - 1912.
| Internal ID: | 0444.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1912 |
Claresholm Railway Station
Old railroad station, now a museum at Claresholm, Alberta - 1987.
| Internal ID: | 0445.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1987 |
C.P.R. "Trans Canada Limited" Near Field
C.P.R. "Trans Canada Limited" with open platform observation car near Field, B.C., about to enter upper portal of the Lower Spiral Tunnel.
| Internal ID: | 0446.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | June 7th 1925 |
Cranbrook's 3rd Contingent at Recruiting Office
Cranbrook's 3rd Contingent of men recruited to serve in World War I. The recruiting office is Cranbrook City Hall - 1915. Photo by Binning.
| Internal ID: | 0447.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1915 |
Restoring the Caboose
Lettering being applied to a caboose at Cranbrook's Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. Taken in 1989.
| Internal ID: | 0448.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1989 |
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, Lodge No. 58 Union Badge
This is an image of a B.R.C.A. Lodge No. 58 union badge. The front side was for display at meetings and on parade, while the reverse side was worn at funerals for fellow trainmen.
| Internal ID: | 0449.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook Gyro Club Members c.1929
Gyro Club members at Cranbrook, B.C., 1929. Photo was taken on the lawn beside the YMCA building and across from the Imperial Bank
| Internal ID: | 0451.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1929 |
Sleeping Car Conductor's Badge
A Sleeping Car Conductor's Badge, worn to offer ease of identification to train passengers. The date of use of this artifact is unknown.
| Internal ID: | 0452.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Aerial view of Cranbrook, B.C.
Aerial view of Cranbrook, B.C. Date unknown.
| Internal ID: | 0453.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Mount Fisher Peak
Doris Mackenrot, Mildred Bridges, Miles Beale, Ad Brodges, Lindsay Loutet taking the photo
| Internal ID: | 2061.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1935 |
1253.0002
April 28, 2002 coal train collision. CPR Natal siding during collision between coal train and sulphur train. Parked unit moved from siding onto main line. Lead Unit 9628 of westbound struck lead unit of stopped eastbound consist.
| Internal ID: | 1253.0002 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | April 28th 2002 |
CPR Train Wreck, Lake Windermere
CBK# CBK.2000.004.002.JPG Canadian Pacific Railway, Kootenay Central. Lake Windermere train wreck,
| Internal ID: | 1207.0002 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1970 |
WW I Recruits on Cranbrook's City Hall Steps
WW I recruits and mascot in front of Cranbrook's City Hall.
| Internal ID: | 0007.0003 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1914 |
Cranbrook Cemetery Gate
A postcard view of the Cranbrook Cemetery gate.
| Internal ID: | 0045.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1940 |
Proposed Cranbrook Heritage Square
Model of proposed Heritage Square constructed in 1972 by Garry Anderson.
| Internal ID: | 0136.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1972 |
Bi-plane Identification CF-AGK.
Bi-plane identification CF-AGK in flight, Cranbrook, BC. A de Havilland 60 Moth owned by Radium Hot Springs Flying Service Ltd.
| Internal ID: | 0138.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1940 |
Panorama of Cranbrook, B.C. 1899
A very early panoramic photo of Cranbrook, BC 1899
| Internal ID: | 0140.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1899 |
Cranbrook Architecture
Cranbrook Architecture - 120 - 12th Avenue South (Garden Avenue), Cranbrook,B.C. A simple design enhanced by the wrap-around verandah and the groupings of double columns and spindle railing.
| Internal ID: | 0141.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
YMCA Building
Cranbrook, B.C. - The old CPR-YMCA building prior to demolition. Completed in 1910, it later became the Armouries, then the Boy's Club. Due to lack of maintenance, it was demolished in 1974. A portion of the Railway Museum is now situated on the site.
| Internal ID: | 0147.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1973 |
Masonic Hall Renovations
Work being done on the old Masonic Hall, Cranbrook, B.C., which later became The Studio. Unknown name of labourer.
| Internal ID: | 0148.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Cranbrook Parade
A Cranbrook parade passing the old Provincial Courthouse at the end of Baker Street, looking to the east.
| Internal ID: | 0149.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1930 |
The Murphy home
The Murphy home, 12th Avenue South (aka Garden Avenue) Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Cranbrook Hotel Game Room c.1905
Interior of old Cranbrook Hotel games area in Cranbrook, B.C. c.1905. Notice the billiards tables.
| Internal ID: | 0166.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1905 |
Cranbrook World War I Recruits
World War I Recruits on the steps of City Hall, Cranbrook, B.C. - 1914. The recruiters are in uniform and the sign is visible.
| Internal ID: | 0167.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1914 |
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.
| Internal ID: | 0183.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1977 |
H.R.H. Prince of Wales and Prince George Visit to Cranbrook
H.R.H. Prince of Wales ( later Edward VIII ) and Prince George on their visit to Cranbrook, B.C. in 1927 with His Worship, Mayor Roberts.
| Internal ID: | 0184.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1927 |
CPR "Tie" Car
Creosoting Plant in Truro, Nova Scotia with a "TIE" car ready for loading.
| Internal ID: | 0204.0003 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1957 |
Crowsnest Summit
Image shows the Crowsnest Summit of the Crows Nest Pass railway. Scanned from "Picturesque Cranbrook." 4425 feet above sea level.
| Internal ID: | 0209.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1930 |
Campbell & Manning
Letterhead for Campbell & Manning, Staple & Fancy Grocers, Cranbrook, BC. ca. 1909.
| Internal ID: | 0212.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Ephemera |
| Date: | 1909 |
McGill University Students
McGill University students having snowball fight, ca. 1900's. Presumably one of the students is Charle R. Ward, engineering student.
| Internal ID: | 0226.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1900 |
Canadian Museum of Rail Travel Collection
Railway car Argyle during restoration, stage 1 interior work, Cranbrook Railway Museum, ca. 1978
| Internal ID: | 0228.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1978 |
Royal Bank of Canada
Exterior of the Cranbrook Royal Bank of Canada building, c. 1955. Diagonally across the intersection can be seen the Norbury Hotel in the Hanson Block.
| Internal ID: | 0271.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1955 |
Cranbrook, Golden Jubilee, 1948
Cranbrook, B.C. 50th Anniversary of the Laying of Steel, L-R: Hugh Brock, Engineer, Mrs. A.E. Jones, Mrs. Vick Brown, Tommy Wardman, Fireman, Mrs. Archie Blair, Mrs. T.S. Gill, First Lady & Mrs. F.W. Green
| Internal ID: | 0307.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1948 |
Locomotives #5125 & #5135
Cranbrook rail yard, qwith locomotives #5125 & #5135 and a flat car load of logs.
| Internal ID: | 0310.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook C.P.R. Water Tank
Cranbrook, B.C. C.P.R. Water Tank with.REFFERENCE TO #0321.0001
| Internal ID: | 0321.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1900 |
Christ Church Anglican, Cranbrook, B.C.
Early postcard image of Christ Church Anglican, Cranbrook, B.C. Published for Beattie & Atchison Drugstore, Cranbrook, B.C.
| Internal ID: | 0366.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1905 |
The "Imperial Limited"
The CPR passenger train "Imperial Limited" with the Illieccillewaet Glacier in the background. c. 1905.
| Internal ID: | 0374.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1905 |
Train Wreck at Corra Linn Dam
Train wreck at the Corra Linn Dam, just out of Nelson, B.C., Sept. 20, 1936. The accident involved a westbound passenger train #12 and an eastbound train #11, note Kootenay River along the tracks. Photo was taken by Mrs. Peggy Lowenberg from the road above the accident scene.
| Internal ID: | 0382.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | September 20th 1936 |
Canadian Museum of Rail Travel
Cranbrook Railway Museum gallery car opening, unidentified dignitaries in attendance, 1979. To far right in brown suit is Tom Melnick, with Garry Anderson behind him.
| Internal ID: | 0399.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1979 |
Parkin Manor
Parkin Manor at 324-10th Avenue S., currently owned by the Shepherd family.
| Internal ID: | 0400.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1980 |
Baker Street in Cranbrook
A busy evening on Baker Street, c1970, photo by Dorse McTaggart. This view shows the Commercial Hotel building before it was demolished and the buildings destroyed to establish the 9th Avenue connector.
| Internal ID: | 0402.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1970 |
Canadian Museum of Rail Travel Opening
1976 official opening of Cranbrook Railway Museum. Executive Director Garry Anderson by a silverware table setting display.
| Internal ID: | 0404.0003 |
|---|---|
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
