Source: Cranbrook History Centre Archives

Cranbrook Cemetery Gazebo

A postcard view of the Cranbrook Cemetery Gazebo.

Internal ID:	0045.0006
Medium:	Postcard
Date:	1940

Proposed Cranbrook Heritage Square

Model of proposed Heritage Square constructed in 1972 by Garry Anderson.

Internal ID:	0136.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1972

Lone Peak and Lakit Mountain and the Steeples Range

View of Rockies, Lone Peak and Lakit Mountain from 3000 ft. altitude, near Fort Steele, B.C., 1938.

Internal ID:	0138.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1938

View of Cranbrook, BC looking southeast c.1905

View of Cranbrook, BC looking southeast c.1905 Notice Baker Mountain in background.

Internal ID:	0140.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1905

Cranbrook Architecture - Residence of J.D. McBride

Cranbrook Architecture - Built in 1901 for merchant W.T. Reid, it was purchased by hardware merchant J.D. McBride. Known as the city's largest private home it is located at 133-12th Avenue South (Garden Avenue), Cranbrook, B.C. Its hardwood floors with marquetry patterns are well-known to many older residents of the city.

Internal ID:	0141.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

Baker Street, Cranbrook, BC

Baker Street in Cranbrook, BC. The Post Office building is the most visible landmark. Photo taken one year prior to demolition of post office.

Internal ID:	0147.0006
Medium:	Postcard
Date:	1970

Fernie City Hall Demolition

This building was built in 1909 and served as Fernie's City Hall until 1972. After being bulldozed the Fernie Post Office was constructed on the site.

Internal ID:	0149.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1975

W.H. Wilson home

The W.H. Wilson home, 11th Avenue South (aka Fenwick Avenue) Cranbrook, BC focusing on gable decoration

Internal ID:	0151.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

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:	0183.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1977

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. He is seen here on the CPR station platform.

Internal ID:	0184.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1927

Negotiating the Frank Slide

Kettle-Valley Railway passenger car coming through the Frank Slide in 1949. Joe Smuin has added: This is a passenger train, possibly a 'mixed train' which may have in fact transited Kettle Valley territory much further west - assuming the train is eastbound and a passenger train. If it is a mixed train (looks like a caboose on the tail-end) then it will not have been as far as KV territory. Please remember that the Kettle Valley Railway ran from Midway, B.C. west to either Spence's Bridge or Odlum, B.C. The KVR was absorbed into the BC District of the C.P.R. in 1931. Except for a few miles at Grand Forks, B.C., no territory east of Midway, B.C. was ever part of the KVR or subsequent KV Division.

Internal ID:	0204.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1949

Moyie Tunnel

Image from "Picturesque Cranbrook" of the Moyie Tunnel (Jerome Tunnel) on the Crows Nest Pass Railway.

Internal ID:	0209.0006
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1930

Cranbrook Trading Co

Letterhead for the Cranbrook Trading Company - Cranbrook, BC - ca. 1909. Note they also operated an "Employment Agency."

Internal ID:	0212.0006
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:	0226.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1900

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

The new Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building on the corner of Baker Street and Norbury Avenue, Cranbrook, B.C., March 1973.

Internal ID:	0271.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	June 1st 1973

A Sunday Drive In Slaterville

Out for a Sunday drive in Cranbrook, c. 1910. In the front seat, L-R: Ted McKowan & Mrs. Watson; back seat, L-R: George Park & Joe Watson. The Burleigh Willis home is visible in left background and St. Eugene Hospital with outbuildings in rear of picture. The Hospital had its own garden and cows.

Internal ID:	0306.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1910

50th Anniversary of the Laying of Steel

Cranbrook's 50th Anniversary of the Laying of Steel. Taking part in a Trans Canada Network Broadcast, L-R: A.J. (Fred) Genest, conductor, Tommy Walsh, Engineer from Nelson, B.C., Bill Bracken, Announcer from Nelson, B.C., Hugh Brock, Engineer, Don Hermon, Pilot from Trail, B.C., Tommy Wardman, Fireman, Girvin Moore, Brakeman & Dan Burton, Brakeman. 1948

Internal ID:	0307.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1948

Cranbrook Rail Yards

Cranbrook railyards, looking east with St. Eugene Hospital to the left.

Internal ID:	0310.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

'Rutherglen' Restoration Project

Sleeper car 'Rutherglen' restoration project, August 1983. Viewing 'Rutherglen' from northwest.

Internal ID:	0357.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	August 1st 1983

Men on Train Car Observation Platform

Two unidentified men on observation platform of a train, location unknown.

Internal ID:	0380.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1900

Restoration of CPR Rail Coach 'Rutherglen'

Restoration of the CPR rail coach 'Rutherglen' showing Mensâ?? Water Closet cast glass window interior.

Internal ID:	0381.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	September 1st 1984

St. Eugene Mission Church

St. Eugene Mission church, 7 miles north of Cranbrook on land of the Ktunaxa Nation. It was built in 1897 and is currently (2010) in need of structural stabilization.

Internal ID:	0400.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1980

Overview of Cranbrook and The Steeple Range

A postcard photo by Dorse McTaggart showing the city of Cranbrook in the early 1970s with The Steeples range in the background.

Internal ID:	0402.0006
Medium:	Postcard
Date:	1970

Kettle Valley Railway 1951

We stop at the modern station at Creston. Photographed by A.C. Kalmbach

Internal ID:	0413.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1951

Chuck Wagon Cook-Out

Cranbrook, B.C.- Chuck wagon cook-out, recognize anyone please let us know

Internal ID:	0414.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Elko C.P.R. Station move

Cranbrook, B.C. - Elko C.P.R. Station move; 1987 view of museum site from northeast before station

Internal ID:	0416.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1987

Elko C.P.R. Station move to Cranbrook, B.C.; 1987

Elko C.P.R. Station move to Cranbrook, B.C.; 1987 moving off old foundation & onto trailer at Elko, B.C., photo by Ralph A. Roberts

Internal ID:	0417.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Cranbrook, B.C. Public School; Ca. 1935-REFERRENCE WITH 0419.0001

Internal ID:	0419.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Private Railway Car 76

Private Car 76 carried the officials and dignitaries of the Canadian Pacific Railway to Craigellachie, B.C. to drive the Last Spike. Originally built for Messrs. Langdon and Shephard, who constructed the main line of the C.P.R. into Calgary from Winnipeg, it was purchased by C.P.R. in 1885 and went through many name changes. Finally retired in 1964 it was donated to Heritage Park. Photo by Bow Valley Photographic Services Ltd.

Internal ID:	0422.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Cranbrook, B.C. Elko Station interior restoration; 1988 northeast wall showing modern & original window work

Internal ID:	0423.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Fernie C.P.R. Station Restoration

Fernie C.P.R. Station restoration in the fall of 1987. The building later became the Fernie Art Station.

Internal ID:	0424.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1987

Locomotive RAR #115 at Fort Steele, B.C.; Aug. 1972, photo by Grant B. Will

Internal ID:	0426.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Camp 21 Logging Crew, Yahk, B.C.

Group photo of Bill Smyth (foreman) and his crew at Camp #21, Yahk, BC.

Internal ID:	0427.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1928

Elko Train Station

Restoration of Elko train station after its move to Cranbrook. View of ceiling of the Staff Coffee area before drywall, 1987-88.

Internal ID:	0429.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1987

S.S. Sicamous Beached at Penticton, B.C.

S.S. Sicamous at Penticton, B.C. This famous old sternwheeler plied the Okanagan Lake for many years. Now berthed in Penticton, it serves as a Dine and Dance Pavilion.

Internal ID:	0431.0006
Medium:	Postcard
Date:	0000

British Railways, Eastern Region

British Railways, Eastern Region. This east coast express is being hauled by one of British Railways new standard "Britannia" Class 7 P Pacific Locomotives. It has two cylinders, 6ft. 2 in. coupled wheels and a boiler pressure of 250 lbs/square inch.

Internal ID:	0432.0006
Medium:	Postcard
Date:	0000

Granby Smelter and Offices

ALBUM Granby Smelter and Offices, Grand Forks, B.C. REFERENCED WITH #0433.0001

Internal ID:	0433.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1910

8 Pen and Ink Drawings of Fort Steele

The Express and Stageline Office at Fort Steele Historic Park. This was an original building converted to a display depicting the stage service operating in the 1890s between Fort Steele and Golden and Kalispell, U.S.A.

Internal ID:	0434.0006
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1975

New Bridge at Gateway, Montana

Building the new bridge at Gateway, Montana - 1913.

Internal ID:	0436.0006
Medium:	Postcard
Date:	1913

Rail car Rutherglen restoration project; 1984 Sleeper-Ladies room to toilet

Internal ID:	0439.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

High River Railway Station

The railway station at High River, AB, from the south side - 1987. (Matthew Hicks)

Internal ID:	0445.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1987

R. (Ross) Pascuzzo

Cranbrook Gyro Club member, R. (Ross) Pascuzzo. Photo by Nelson Studio REFERRENCE WITH #0451.0005

Internal ID:	0451.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1929

Uniform Buttons

Various metal buttons worn by railworkers. Company and date of issue unknown.

Internal ID:	0452.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Climbing Mount Fisher Peak

Tommy And Dr. Geddes 1935

Internal ID:	2061.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1935

CPR Derailment Near Wardner

Canadian Pacific Railway | CP Rail line near Wardner BC, Steam Locomotive #2380, front end view, shows CP crane just prior top hooking onto locomotive. Item Date: ca 1952

Internal ID:	1263.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1952

CPR Train Wreck, Lake Windermere

Canadian Pacific Railway, Kootenay Central Lake Windermere train wreck.

Internal ID:	1207.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1970

Cranbrook Drug & Books Co

Scott's Cranbrook Drug & Books Co. photograph envelope. This is the envelope you would receive your pictures in when ordering prints from Scott's.

Internal ID:	0045.0007
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	0000

Proposed Cranbrook Heritage Square

Model of proposed Heritage Square constructed in 1972 by Garry Anderson.

Internal ID:	0136.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1972

Airport runway, ca. 1938, Cranbrook, B.C.

Creanbrook airport runway from the air, ca 1938.

Internal ID:	0138.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1938

View of Cranbrook, BC looking southeast c.1905

View of Cranbrook, BC looking southeast c.1905 with Baker Mountain in background. The image gives a clear view of the C.P. Rail infrastructure in the Cranbrook rail yard.

Internal ID:	0140.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1905

Cranbrook Architecture - Dr. Miles Residence

Completed in 1914, on the day World War I broke out, by dentist Dr. Miles, this home is located at 301 - 12th Avenue South (Garden Avenue). The original shingle wall coverings were covered with a contemporary aluminum siding, but carefully done to preserve the strong character.

Internal ID:	0141.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

Baker Street, Cranbrook, BC

Baker Street in Cranbrook, BC. The Post Office building is the most visible landmark. Photo taken one year prior to demolition of post office.

Internal ID:	0147.0007
Medium:	Postcard
Date:	1970

Fernie City Hall Demolition

Built in 1909 the building served as Fernie's City hall until sometime after 1972 when City hall functions were relocated. After this heritage building was flattened the Fernie Post Office was constructed in its place.

Internal ID:	0149.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1975

W.H. Wilson home

The W.H. Wilson home, 11th Avenue South (aka Fenwick Avenue) Cranbrook, BC focusing on front entry.

Internal ID:	0151.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

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:	0183.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1977

East Tunnel and Loop on Crows Nest Pass Railway.

East Tunnel and Loop on the Crows Nest Pass Railway, scanned from "Picturesque Cranbrook."

Internal ID:	0209.0007
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1930

Cranbrook Trading Company

Letterhead for the Cranbrook Trading Co, ca. 1912 - Cranbrook, BC. Note they have dropped the "Employment Agency" function from the letterhead.

Internal ID:	0212.0007
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	1912

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:	0226.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1900

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Official opening of the new Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building on Baker St., Cranbrook, B.C., April 1973. L-R: Sue MacDonald; Mr. Mills, Asst. Regional General Manager; Mayor Klinkhammer; Norm McEvoy, Manager, & Betty Mitchell

Internal ID:	0271.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	April 1st 1973

McGillivray Loop Near Michel, B.C.

Very early model of bulldozer clearing snow on train tracks, mouth of tunnel on McGillivray Loop near Michel, B.C.;

Internal ID:	0278.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1910

"The Old Swimming Hole"

The old swimming hole in Joseph Creek at Cranbrook, during high water. Fisher Peak visible in the distance.

Internal ID:	0306.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1920

Golden, B.C., Rail Yard

Main line of C.P.R. at Golden, B.C., the junction point with the Kootenay Central Railway.

Internal ID:	0310.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Col. Baker Home Restoration Project

Cranbrook, B.C. Col. Baker Home restoration project, interior-Nov. 1982-March 1983-new wood-paneled doors being pre-hung before varnishing; Parlour door to Hall

Internal ID:	0350.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1983

'Rutherglen' Restoration Project

Sleeper car 'Rutherglen' restoration project, August 1983. Viewing 'Rutherglen' from northwest.

Internal ID:	0357.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	August 1st 1983

Large Pine, Cranbrook, B.C.

An unidentified man standing beside a large Ponderosa Pine tree near Cranbrook, B.C.

Internal ID:	0366.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1905

Chateau Lake Louise

A Canadian Pacific Hotel in Jasper National Park, Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta. c. 1905.

Internal ID:	0374.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1905

St. Eugene Hospital Nurses' Residence

St. Eugene Hospital Nurses' residence, ca. 1975.

Internal ID:	0400.0007
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1975

Aerial View of Baker Street, Cranbrook

A postcard photo by E. Anderson showing an aerial view of Cranbrook. Back reads: "Originally known as Joseph's Prairie, Cranbrook sprang into prominence with the arrival of the railroad in the late 1890's. Today it has become the major transportation hub of southeastern B.C., and serves as a gateway to the Canadian Rockies. With a population well over 15,000, booming Cranbrook is also the economic and administrative nerve center of the East Kootenay. Baker Street appears in the middle with the new Cranbrook Mall and hospital beyond. The snowy Steeples rise in the distance."