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Subject: Residential Homes

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. 7610 (panoramic, train yard, Mt Baker), postcard front, linked to 0019.0212

Internal ID: 0019.0211
Medium:Photograph

Cranbrook, Cranbrook, B.C. 7610 (panoramic, train yard, Mt Baker), postcard front, linked to 0019.0212

Internal ID: 0019.0212
Medium:Photograph

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