AE Jones House in Cranbrook
Another look at AE Jones' house on 14th Avenue. Note greenhouse, arches and plantings. Mary Emily and Arthur Lewis Jones are in the photo and the Cranbrook Arena and lean-to are in the background. The porch at right was used as a sleeping porch.
| Internal ID: |
0001.0003 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1920 |
Back Yard of AE Jones House
A view of the chicken coop at AE Jones' house on 14th Avenue in Cranbrook. Both Cornish Game and Plymouth Rock birds were kept, 10 to 12 at a time. The MacIntosh house is visible in the background, across Harold Street, as is the end of the Cranbrook Arena.
| Internal ID: |
0001.0004 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1920 |
AE Jones
AE Jones, Cranbrook building contractor, dressed for a Masonic meeting. The shed in the back is an old carriage shed and horse barn.
| Internal ID: |
0001.0009 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1915 |
CPR Superintendent'S Home, Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook residences with CPR Superintendent's home to the left. 1908 postal cancel, postcard
| Internal ID: |
0017.0063 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1905 |
CPR Superintendent'S Home, Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook residences with CPR Superintendent's home to the left. 1908 postal cancel, postcard
| Internal ID: |
0017.0064 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1905 |
Overview of Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook BC no2 (train yard, residential, Mt Baker), postcard front, linked to 0019.0210
| Internal ID: |
0019.0209 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1910 |
Overview of Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook BC no2 (train yard, residential, Mt Baker), postcard front, linked to 0019.0210
| Internal ID: |
0019.0210 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1910 |
Cranbrook, Cranbrook, B.C (residential houses), postcard front, linked to 0019.0216
Cranbrook, B.C. view of residential housing, with C.P.R. Superinjtendent's house in left centre. Postcard front, linked to 0019.0216.
| Internal ID: |
0019.0215 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1903 |
Cranbrook, Cranbrook, B.C (residential houses), postcard front, linked to 0019.0216
Cranbrook, B.C. view of residential housing, with C.P.R. Superinjtendent's house in left centre. Postcard front, linked to 0019.0216.
| Internal ID: |
0019.0216 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1903 |
From Cranbrook Looking North (Residential Street)
Used sepia real photo postcard of a residential street in Cranbrook, BC. Handwritten note on back with Iowa postal circle date stamp June 27, 1908. Not clear if this is Cranbrook, B.C. or a town in Iowa. Can anyone add to this idsentification?
| Internal ID: |
0039.0061 |
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: |
1908 |
From Cranbrook Looking North (Residential Street)
Used sepia real photo postcard of a residential street in Cranbrook, BC. Handwritten note on back with Iowa postal circle date stamp June 27, 1908. Not clear if this is Cranbrook, B.C. or a town in Iowa. Can anyone add to this idsentification?
| Internal ID: |
0039.0062 |
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: |
1908 |
Baker Hill Residential District, Cranbrook BC
Unused sepia real photo postcard of two residential homes in Cranbrook BC. This AZO style stamp box on postcard back in use 1908 - 1911.
| Internal ID: |
0039.0063 |
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: |
1911 |
Baker Hill Residential District, Cranbrook BC
Unused sepia real photo postcard of two residential homes in Cranbrook BC. This AZO style stamp box on postcard back in use 1908 - 1911.
| Internal ID: |
0039.0064 |
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: |
1911 |
Residential Street, Cranbrook, BC
Used sepia real photo postcard of four children on boardwalk of residential street in Cranbrook BC. Handwritten note dated Cranbrook BC May 19, 1907 identifies this photo postcard as Cranbrook.
Contributor states they believe the post card was written by Maude Manning (maiden name - Hutchcroft), wife of Ira Manning. They lived on Baker Hill â?? 119 S. Garden Ave. in 1914 â?? 12th Ave. South today.
| Internal ID: |
0039.0065 |
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: |
1907 |
Residential Street, Cranbrook, BC
Used sepia real photo postcard of four children on boardwalk of residential street in Cranbrook BC. Handwritten note dated Cranbrook BC May 19, 1907 identifies this photo postcard as Cranbrook.
Contributor states they believe the post card was written by Maude Manning (maiden name - Hutchcroft), wife of Ira Manning. They lived on Baker Hill â?? 119 S. Garden Ave. in 1914 â?? 12th Ave. South today.
| Internal ID: |
0039.0066 |
| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: |
1907 |
Cranbrook Residence of Mr. W.H. Wilson c.1910
Mr. W.H. Wilson residence at 221-11th Avenue South (Fenwick Avenue) in Cranbrook, BC. Built for Mr. W.H. Wilson (jeweler) and later owned by Mr. G. Robertson and Dr. Sellars.
| Internal ID: |
0140.0013 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1910 |
CPR Superintendent's Residence in Cranbrook, BC c.1910
CPR Superintendent's Residence on 12th Avenue (Garden Ave) in Cranbrook, BC c.1910 The house was built at a cost of $6,000.00. It became the residence of the C.P.R. Superintendent C.J. Bury.
| Internal ID: |
0140.0014 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1910 |
Residential Home on Baker Hill in Cranbrook, BC
Residential Home at S.W. corner of 12th Avenue South (Garden Ave) and 2nd Street South (Edwards St.) in Cranbrook BC c.1907
| Internal ID: |
0140.0015 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1907 |
Prest Residence in Cranbrook, BC c.1907
The Prest residence at 217 - 11th Avenue South (Fenwick Avenue) in Cranbrook, c.1907. Later owned by the Little family.
| Internal ID: |
0140.0016 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1907 |
Residence of J.D. McBride in Cranbrook, BC c.1907
Residence of J.D. McBride in Cranbrook, BC c.1907 The residence is located at 135 - 12th Avenue South (Garden Avenue). The house was built for Mr. J.D. McBride (a hardware merchant).
| Internal ID: |
0140.0018 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1907 |
Mayor Balment Residence in Cranbrook, BC c.1924
Mayor Balment Residence in Cranbrook, BC c.1924 Located 211-13th Avenue South (Burwell Avenue), built for Mayor Balment in the early 1900s.
| Internal ID: |
0140.0019 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1924 |
Corey House on Baker Hill in Cranbrook.
The Corey home at 211 - 12th Avenue South (Garden Avenue), Cranbrook, B.C. This house was later owned by the McWhirter family.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0001 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Architecture - Parkin Manor
The Parkin house in Cranbrook, B.C., is often referred to as the Tower House. Built by John Parkin and several of his brothers and briefly occupied by by John some time in the second decade of the 1900s. It is located on 324 - 10th Avenue South (Norbury Avenue).
| Internal ID: |
0141.0002 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
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 |
Cranbrook Architecture
Cranbrook Architecture - 215 - 13th Avenue South ( Burwell Avenue ), built around turn of the century; example of a smaller "cottage style" residence with much character.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0004 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
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 |
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 |
Cranbrook Architecture - Paterson Residence
The E. Paterson home built in 1912 is located at 305 - 12th Avenue South (Garden Avenue), and was one of a few Cranbrook homes actually designed by an architect. It remains stately, surrounded by a large and beautifully landscaped yard.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0008 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Architecture - White Residence
Built by Harry White sometime before 1904, the house is located at the extreme south end of 10th Avenue (Norbury Avenue) and can be seen all the way from Baker Street downtown. The actual location is 913 4th Street South.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0009 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Architecture - Patmore Residence
The E.H. Patmore home, built in 1909 is located on the corner of 11th Avenue South (Fenwick Avenue) and 4th Street at the southern limits of where the city was located in that year. It was considered city limits until 1954. Note some very interesting exterior trim and the rare triple column corner groups.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0010 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Architecture - Hill Residence
The E.A. Hill home at 302 - 12th Avenue South (Garden Avenue), is still beautifully maintained. It was covered with aluminum siding.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0011 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Wilson Residence in Cranbrook
The front entrance decor showing a triangular pediment over the stairway. This heritage home was built in 1906 for W.H. Wilson and is located on 11th Avenue South (Fenwick Avenue).
| Internal ID: |
0141.0020 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Murray Residence in Cranbrook
The Murray Residence built prior to 1912 on 11th Avenue South (Fenwick Avenue).
| Internal ID: |
0141.0021 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Parkin Residence in Cranbrook
The Parkin house, often referred to as the Towerhouse. Built for James Parkin in 1910 and located at 324 - 10th Avenue south (Norbury Avenue).
| Internal ID: |
0141.0022 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Parkin Residence in Cranbrook
Parkin house, often referred to as the Towerhouse. Built for James Parkin in 1910 and located at 324 - 10th Avenue south (Norbury Avenue).
| Internal ID: |
0141.0023 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Bowness Mansion in Cranbrook
The Bowness Mansion, built for Alderman Bowness in 1910 on 10th Avenue South (Norbury Avenue).
| Internal ID: |
0141.0024 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Residential District, 1976
Cranbrook B.C. Heritage home with mature hedge.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0026 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook, Baker Hill, Miles Residence 1976
Dr. F.B Miles home built in 1914 in Cranbrook,s Baker Hill area at 301 - 12th Avenue South ( Garden Avenue ) It was the last house of the more opulent style to be built in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0027 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Residential Area, 1976
Cranbrook Architecture - Arches on veranda of heritage home in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0029 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Residential Area, 1976
Veranda arches on one of Cranbrook's heritage homes.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0030 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Parkin Residence in Cranbrook, 1976
Parkin house in Cranbrook, often referred to as the Tower house. Built for James Parkin in 1910, it is located at 324 - 10th Avenue south (Norbury Avenue).
| Internal ID: |
0141.0032 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
W.H. Wilson House in Cranbrook, 1976
W.O. WIlson's heritage home with mature landscaping on 11th Avenue S. in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0034 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
W.H. Wilson's residence on Fenwick Avenue, Cranbrook, 1976
Front entrance decor showing a triangular pediment over the stairway. This heritage home was built 1906 for W.H. Wilson and is located on 11th Avenue south (Fenwick Avenue) in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0035 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Corey Residence in Cranbrook
The T.A. Corey home built in 1901 at 211 - 12th Avenue South (Garden Avenue) with gazebo on right side.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0036 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Baker Hill Heritage Home
This lovely Baker Hill Heritage home is located at 212 13th ave south. James Sims purchased the house in the 1930's and stayed in the Sims family till 1991.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0037 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook's Bowness Mansion
Bowness Mansion built for Aulder Bowness in 1910 on 10th Avenue South (Norbury Avenue) and 2nd Street S. (Edwards Street)
| Internal ID: |
0141.0038 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Heritage Home in Cranbrook's Baker Hill Area
A Baker Hill heritage home with mature landscaping.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0040 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Heritage Home
One of the heritage homes in Cranbrook's Baker Hill area.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0042 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook's Walker Residence, 1976
This home at 209 - 14th Avenue North (Lumsden Avenue) was built in 1913 by Thomas Walkerprior to WWI. The structure was rehabilitated sometime in the 1990s.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0043 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Paterson Residence in Cranbrook's Baker Hill Area, 1976
The Paterson home was built in 1912 at 305 - 12th Avenue South (Garden Avenue). This photo was taken before new siding was applied. It shows the original shingled and clapboard siding with partial screened-in front porch.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0044 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Architecture Renovations
Cranbrook B.C. Architecture - the A. Rutko move, possibly 231 - 7th Avenue South ( Durick Avenue ) under removations and repair
| Internal ID: |
0141.0045 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Architecture, Durick Avenue
Cranbrook B.C. - the refurbished front verandah at the A. Rutko residence, 231 - 7th Avenue South ( Durick Avenue ) after renovations and repair.
| Internal ID: |
0141.0046 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Glen Flora Plan
This illustration of the "Glen Flora" plan is taken from a 1909 book of house plans and basic carpentry. It was used as the inspiration for the building of the exceptional Tower House (aka Parkin Manor) in Cranbrook, BC. The illustration shows the house as a wooden structure, although the final building was of brick imported from Sandpoint, Idaho. The porch was also streamlined and constructed in a more simple, classical fashion.
| Internal ID: |
0149.0002 |
| Medium: | Ephemera |
| Date: |
1910 |
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 |
Paterson Residence, Cranbrook, B.C.
The E. Paterson home, 305 12th Avenue South (aka Garden Ave), Cranbrook, B.C. Designed by architect F. Rossiter, it was built in 1912 by the firm of Baker and Bamfield. Dr. G. L. McKinnon was also resident there until 1972.
| Internal ID: |
0149.0008 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1960 |
The Murphy home
The Murphy home, 12th Avenue South (aka Garden Avenue) Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: |
0151.0001 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
The Murphy home
The Murphy home, 12th Avenue South (aka Garden Avenue) Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: |
0151.0002 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
The Murphy home
The Murphy home, 12th Avenue South (aka Garden Avenue) Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: |
0151.0003 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
The Murphy home
The Murphy home, 12th Avenue South (aka Garden Avenue) Cranbrook, BC. Focus is on the intricate upper balcony and gable decoration.
| Internal ID: |
0151.0004 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
W.H. Wilson home
The W.H. Wilson home as seen from 11th Avenue South (aka Fenwick Avenue) Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: |
0151.0005 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
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 |
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 |
The old Fink home
The old Fink home, now Pioneer Lodge; N.W. corner of 11th Avenue South and 2nd Street South, Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: |
0151.0008 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook Home
Cranbrook, B.C. - Home on 300 block of 10th Avenue South, (aka Norbury Avenue) West side
| Internal ID: |
0151.0009 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook home
Cranbrook, B.C. - Home on 300 block of 10th Avenue South, (aka Norbury Avenue) West side
| Internal ID: |
0151.0010 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
C.H. Prest home
The C.H. Prest home, 11th Avenue South (aka Fenwick Avenue) Cranbrook, B.C.
| Internal ID: |
0151.0011 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
C.H. Prest home
The C.H. Prest home, 11th Avenue South (aka Fenwick Avenue) Cranbrook, B.C.
| Internal ID: |
0151.0012 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Cranbrook home
Residence at 10th Avenue South (aka Norbury Avenue) and 3rd Street South (aka Kains Street)Cranbrook, B.C
| Internal ID: |
0151.0013 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Thomas Walker Home
The Thomas Walker home at 14th Avenue North, (aka Lumsden Avenue) focusing on front entrance and hedge arch, Cranbrook, B.C.
| Internal ID: |
0151.0014 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |
Thomas Walker home
The Thomas Walker home at 14th Avenue North, (aka Lumsden Avenue) focusing on rock column detail on corner of verandah, Cranbrook, B.C
| Internal ID: |
0151.0015 |
| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: |
1976 |