Subject: Buildings
James Finley Residence in Cranbrook, B.C.
James Finley Residence in Cranbrook, B.C.
| Internal ID: | 0003.0040 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
Cranbrook View
An image illustrating potential development spots on Baker Hill in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0008.0041 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1915 |
CPR Station, Cranbrook
The CPR Station in Cranbrook, showing a good view of the railway yards.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0070 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1915 |
Government Building, Cranbrook B.C.
Image of the Government Building in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0072 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook. Royal Hotel.
Cranbrook. Royal Hotel.
| Internal ID: | 0018.0015 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook. Stable behind the Royal Hotel.
Cranbrook. Stable behind the Royal Hotel.
| Internal ID: | 0018.0018 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
George Hogarth. Owner of Cranbrook Hotel.
George Hogarth. Owner of Cranbrook Hotel.
| Internal ID: | 0018.0027 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook Water, Light & Phone Building
The building was the corporate headquarters for the Cranbrook water, light and phone utilities, conducted c. 1908 by Eric Herbert McPhee.
| Internal ID: | 0040.0005 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1908 |
Tennis Dance
Tennis Dance
| Internal ID: | 0042.0248 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 24th 1927 |
The Red Window a promising Play
The Red Window is a promising play featuring a great young cast promising to eclipse "The Beauty Shop"
| Internal ID: | 0042.0293 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 24th 1927 |
Moyie Supports "The Red Window"
Moyie Theatre are all ready and excited for "The Red Window"
| Internal ID: | 0042.0296 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 3rd 1927 |
Cranbrook Divisional Headquarters
Cranbrook to be the largest and best town in East Kootenay due to Crow's Nest Pass Railroads decision to make Cranbrook it's divisional headquarters.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0194 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 12th 1898 |
Cranbrook Buildings
Continuing growth in Cranbrook shows many buildings being built, with not a day passing without one or more being started.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0290 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 11th 1898 |
School History
Detailing the growth of Cranbrooks school from a tiny shack to its present handsome structure.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0938 |
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| Medium: | Manuscript |
| Date: | December 1st 1910 |
McNeish House
Newspaper article
| Internal ID: | 0054.0005 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 12th 1897 |
Knights of Pythias Hall
Pythian Castle Hall on Norbury Avenue, Cranbrook, B.C.
| Internal ID: | 0136.0013 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
First Street South (Louis). Cranbrook
First Street South (Louis), Cranbrook, B.C. in early 1970s. Note back view of Knights of Pythias Hall.
| Internal ID: | 0136.0022 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1970 |
Eleventh Avenue (Fenwick). Cranbrook
Masonic Hall on Eleventh Avenue (Fenwick beside Mount Baker Hotel coffee shop, Cranbrook, B.C. in early 1970s.
| Internal ID: | 0136.0024 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1970 |
Early Cranbrook, BC Scene c.1887
Early Cranbrook, BC Scene c.1887 A Dawson photo of the Baker Estate area, with Joseph Creek in foreground. Dan Melody commented: An amazing photo capturing a very historic location in Cranbrook. Very close to where the foot bridge across the creek, looking up the hill towards Baker's house.
| Internal ID: | 0140.0002 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1887 |
Panorama of Cranbrook, B.C. 1899
A very early panoramic photo of Cranbrook, BC 1899
| Internal ID: | 0140.0003 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1899 |
View of Cranbrook, BC from Baker Hill c.1899
View of Cranbrook, BC from Baker Hill c.1899
| Internal ID: | 0140.0004 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1899 |
View of Cranbrook, BC looking Southeast c.1904
View of Cranbrook, BC c.1904 from top of C.P. Railway coaling tower. Notice Cranbrook Railway Station on the left hand side of the photo.
| Internal ID: | 0140.0005 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1904 |
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 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1905 |
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 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1905 |
Demolition of Armories Building in Cranbrook, BC 1974
Demolishing the old Armories building, December 1974. Western Demolition and W.N. Trotter Trucking are doing the demolishing at a cost of about $10,000.00. This building was originally constructed as the YMCA building.
| Internal ID: | 0140.0017 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | December 1st 1974 |
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 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1970 |
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 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1970 |
Baker Street in Cranbrook, BC c.1930
The Little Davenport Cafe and the former Cross Keys Hotel on the north side of Baker Street in Cranbrook, BC c.1930
| Internal ID: | 0176.0002 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1930 |
Charles & Harry Bidder c.1915
Personalities of Kimberley, B.C. - Group of men standing in front of the Cranbrook Exchange, Cranbrook, B.C. (6th from left is Charles Bidder; 11th from left is Harry Bidder) Do you recognize anyone? If you do please let us know.
| Internal ID: | 0196.0167 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1915 |
Parkin Manor in Cranbrook
Photo of the house at 324 - 10th Ave. S., Cranbrook. This place is known as Parkin Manor.
| Internal ID: | 0208.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook C.P.R. Yards
Cranbrook, B.C., C.P.R. yards looking east.
| Internal ID: | 0310.0024 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook C.P.R. Yards
C.P.R. snow plow in the Cranbrook rail yards.
| Internal ID: | 0310.0025 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook, B.C. Train Accident
Steam shovel mounted on a on flat car loading debris onto another flat car from a train wreck in the Cranbrook rail yard.
| Internal ID: | 0310.0030 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook from Moir Park
ALBUM Cranbrook, B.C. from Race Course Hill (Baker Mountain in background) LINK WITH 0366.0013
| Internal ID: | 0366.0015 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
The Bell Building
The Bell Building on 1st Street with the old Central School Bell.
| Internal ID: | 0493.0208 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook Buildings
Buildings in Cranbrook, year unknown - possibly the Cranbrook Foundry with the YMCA behind?
| Internal ID: | 0493.0220 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1950 |
Mike Melody downtown Cranbrook BC c.1949
Mike Melody on Baker Street in Cranbrook BC c.1949 Notice the Allan Hotel in the background
| Internal ID: | 0523.0214 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1949 |
First Graduating Class from Mount Baker Junior-Senior High School 1951
"Miniature Lane Cedar Chest" Graduation Gift from Cranbrook Mercantile June 13th, 1951
| Internal ID: | 2359.0020 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | June 13th 1951 |
Construction of Rocky Mountain Lodge
Construction of Rocky Mountain Lodge, 1982.
| Internal ID: | 2290.0005 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1982 |
Second School Opened
Reporting on Cranbrook's second school being opened.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0339 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 2nd 1900 |
Aikens Block Sale
Reporting on one of the most important real estate deals in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0684 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 5th 1934 |
Auto Notes
New businesses in Cranbrook, rumors and fact.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0810 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 13th 1930 |
Committee Rooms
Kootenay East district showing signs of political activity in Cranbrook with both Liberal and Conservative parties opening committee rooms and actively working on voters' lists.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0961 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 19th 1930 |
Almo Court Motel, Cranbrook, B.C.
Almo Court Motel 316-2nd Street South, Cranbrook, B.C., postcard front, linked to 0457.0446
| Internal ID: | 0457.0445 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Almo Court Motel, Cranbrook, B.C.
Almo Court Motel 316-2nd Street South, Cranbrook, B.C., postcard front, linked to 0457.0446
| Internal ID: | 0457.0446 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Women's Institute
Regular monthy meeting of Cranbrook Women's Institute making arrangements for the comfort and entertainment of upcoming Convention delegates.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0321 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 6th 1917 |
Women's Institute
Women's Institute conference started with auto tour to towns around Cranbrook, returning to a banquet and musical evening.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0352 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 4th 1917 |
Women's Institute
Annual meeting of Women's Institute to take place later in week with election of officers for 1918.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0395 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 27th 1917 |
Cranbrook - Firsts
Initial dance of the Royal Harmony Boys, a Cranbrook orchestra composed of local musicians, was poorly attended by the public.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0519 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 1st 1931 |
Deanery Meeting in Parish Hall
Representatives from East Kootenay towns attended the first deanery meting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Anglican Church at Cranbrook's Parish Hall.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0657 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 2nd 1930 |
Anglican Hall Bazaar
Success for Anglican Womens annual bazaar and tea.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0710 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 20th 1939 |
GWVA Work
A ladies auxilliary being formed in connection with the Association, and money being set aside for returning veterans.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0972 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 17th 1918 |
Theatres - Photographers
Upcoming pathescope pictures will be shown at Cranbrooks' Parish Hall with scenes from Japan, China and India.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0535 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 23rd 1922 |
International President Visits
Cranbrook and Kimberley Gyro Clubs hold most successful function in the history of their club in honor of the visit of International President of Gyros.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0864 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 10th 1930 |
Dr. Raymond
Cranbrook Gyro has noted hypnotist, mind reader and magician as a guest at their weekly luncheon.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0866 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 10th 1930 |
Rare view of Palm Confectionery on Norbury Avenue in Cranbrook, BC 1910
Unique early view of Norbury Avenue (10th Ave) in Cranbrook, looking south from the intersection with Baker Street. On the left is the Hanson Block, followed by the Canadian Hotel and the spire of City Hall midway down the block. On the right is the corner of the large Federal Post Office building, followed by the Palm Confectionery and then the Auditorium (Armond Theatre). Further down the block can be seen the spire of the first Catholic Church building.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0059 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
Norbury Avenue Looking North
Looking straight down to the Wentworth Hotel on Baker Street blocking the end of 10th Avenue. On the left the Star Theatre is visible, as is the roof of the Auditorium further down. Hobberlin Tailoring is to the immediate left of the Star Theatre.
| Internal ID: | 0032.0031 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1930 |
Norbury Avenue Looking North
Looking straight down to the Wentworth Hotel on Baker Street blocking the end of 10th Avenue. On the left the Star Theatre is visible, as is the roof of the Auditorium further down. Hobberlin Tailoring is to the immediate left of the Star Theatre.
| Internal ID: | 0032.0032 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1930 |
'The Beauty Shop'
Gyro club of Cranbrook produces a musical comedy, 'The Beauty Shop'with local talent.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0019 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 25th 1926 |
The Beauty Shop musical comedy opens
The Beauty Shop musical comedy opens
| Internal ID: | 0042.0037 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 11th 1926 |
Auditorium Theatre Fire
Auditorium Theatre Fire
| Internal ID: | 0042.0064 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 2nd 1926 |
Rotary Minstrels here next week to put on a show
Rotary Minstrels put on a show for the children in their third annual show, Best show ever!!
| Internal ID: | 0042.0084 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 14th 1926 |
100 percent Rotary Meeting
100 percent Rotary Meeting
| Internal ID: | 0042.0129 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 21st 1926 |
Rotary Minstrels Review - Better than ever!
Rotary Minstrels Review - Better than ever!
| Internal ID: | 0042.0149 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 28th 1926 |
Start Rehearsing For "The Beauty Shop"
Rehearsals for "The Beauty Shop" replace bridge night.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0185 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 18th 1926 |
Armistice Dance November 12th
Fallen soldiers remembered in dance.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0186 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 23rd 1926 |
650 Children at Matinee
Hundreds attend minstrel show; those who could not attend due to illness order in.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0187 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 28th 1926 |
"The Beauty Shop" May Come Here
There is every chance that a musical comedy could come to Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0188 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 11th 1926 |
Gyro Show Takes Town By Storm
"The Beauty Shop" captures the hearts of all; zany antics not soon to be forgotten.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0190 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 18th 1926 |
Gyros Aunt Lucia
Gyros Aunt Lucia
| Internal ID: | 0042.0831 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 15th 1930 |
Chinatown Fire
Local man charged with starting fire in Chinatown, which caused damage to many buildings and razed several.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0147 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 23rd 1931 |
The Auditorium
Two young Lethbridge gentlemen completed negotiations to lease the Auditorium Theatre in Cranbrook, with plans for extensive repairs and improvements.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0350 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 4th 1917 |
