Subject: Central School
Cranbrook Public School or Central School
Postcard depicting the Cranbrook Public School. Known as Central Elementary School, this building opened in 1912, was expanded several times, and closed as a school in 1979. The cupola on the front tower has been removed.
| Internal ID: | 0003.0008 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1950 |
1910 Central School and Students - Cranbrook, BC
A gathering of Cranbrook elementary students outside the new Central Elementary School.
| Internal ID: | 0003.0021 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
1910 Cranbrook Central School Building
The Central Elementary School building in Cranbrook. Picture taken in 1910 shortly after the school opened. This photo was taken from the east, showing the south side and rear of the building.
| Internal ID: | 0003.0022 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
1910 Cranbrook Central School Staff
The staff at the Central Elementary School in Cranbrook, BC, sitting on the steps of the new building.
| Internal ID: | 0003.0023 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
Central School, Cranbrook
Image of the Central School in Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0014.0066 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook Central School 1910 in Cranbrook, BC
The Central School building in Cranbrook. Picture taken in 1910 shortly after the school opened. This photo was taken from the east, showing the south side and rear of the building. The school is located on 2nd Street North (Hyde Street), Cranbrook Street & Kootenay Street
| Internal ID: | 0017.0025 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
Cranbrook Central School 1910 in Cranbrook, BC
The Central School building in Cranbrook. Picture taken in 1910 shortly after the school opened. This photo was taken from the east, showing the south side and rear of the building. The school is located on 2nd Street North (Hyde Street), Cranbrook Street & Kootenay Street
| Internal ID: | 0017.0026 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
Cranbrook Central School in Cranbrook, BC c.1925
Cranbrook Central (Pubic) School in Cranbrook, BC c.1925 The school is located on 2nd Street North (Hyde Street), Cranbrook Street, & Kootenay Street.
| Internal ID: | 0017.0027 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook Central School in Cranbrook, BC c.1925
Cranbrook Central (Pubic) School in Cranbrook, BC c.1925 The school is located on 2nd Street North (Hyde Street), Cranbrook Street, & Kootenay Street.
| Internal ID: | 0017.0028 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Central School, Cranbrook, B.C.
Central School, Cranbrook, B.C. This was the grade school, and presently (2010) office for Tembec Industries. (13.), postcard front, linked to 0019.0218.
| Internal ID: | 0019.0217 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1947 |
Central School, Cranbrook, B.C.
Central School, Cranbrook, B.C. This was the grade school, and presently (2010) office for Tembec Industries. (13.), postcard front, linked to 0019.0218.
| Internal ID: | 0019.0218 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1947 |
East Arch Entrance, Cranbrook, B.C.
Unused B&W real photo postcard of the East Arch entrance to Cranbrook, BC. Velox stamp box style dates between 1945-1949.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0057 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1947 |
East Arch Entrance, Cranbrook, B.C.
Unused B&W real photo postcard of the East Arch entrance to Cranbrook, BC. Velox stamp box style dates between 1945-1949.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0058 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1947 |
The Fisher Range, Cranbrook, BC with St. Eugene Hospital
Unused hand coloured real photo postcard long view of Cranbrook BC taken from West Hill (race track) facing East with Fisher Peak and the Steeples Range in background. St. Eugene Hospital in foreground. Central School visible in background. Made in England.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0115 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1930 |
The Fisher Range, Cranbrook, BC with St. Eugene Hospital
Unused hand coloured real photo postcard long view of Cranbrook BC taken from West Hill (race track) facing East with Fisher Peak and the Steeples Range in background. St. Eugene Hospital in foreground. Central School visible in background. Made in England.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0116 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1930 |
Central School, Cranbrook, BC
Unused B&W printed postcard of the Central School in Cranbrook BC. This was Cranbrook's main elementary school for many years.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0135 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1925 |
Central School, Cranbrook, BC
Unused B&W printed postcard of the Central School in Cranbrook BC. This was Cranbrook's main elementary school for many years.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0136 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1925 |
Central School, Cranbrook, BC
Unused B&W real photo postcard of Central school in Cranbrook, BC. Central served as the main elementary school in Cranbrook for many years. CKC stampbox on postcard back.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0137 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1930 |
Central School, Cranbrook, BC
Unused B&W real photo postcard of Central school in Cranbrook, BC. Central served as the main elementary school in Cranbrook for many years. CKC stampbox on postcard back.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0138 |
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| Medium: | Postcard |
| Date: | 1930 |
Malcolm (Mac) McPhee
Malcolm (Mac) McPhee recalls his years as a student & teacher at Central School. He was also a principal of Cranbrook 10th Ave. and Laurie Junior Secondary.
| Internal ID: | 0040.0028 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Cranbrook Central School
A class photo of Division 13 in Cranbrook's Central School, 1931. None of the people are identified. Stephen Hodgson added: My father-in-law, Gordon Pascuzzo, is in the front row, third from left.
| Internal ID: | 0040.0115 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1931 |
Central School, Cranbrook
A postcard of Central School. Does the cupola look strange? Central did have a cupola but not sure if this is the correct one or not?
| Internal ID: | 0040.0118 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Central School, Cranbrook
A postcard of Central School. Does the cupola look strange? Central did have a cupola but not sure if this is the correct one or not?
| Internal ID: | 0040.0119 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Central School, Cranbrook
A later photo of Central School, with the cupola removed and entrances changed.
| Internal ID: | 0040.0120 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
Amy Woodland
Amy Woodland, principal of Central School, returns from holiday.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0020 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 12th 1926 |
Cranbrook Central School, Grade 8
Cranbrook Grade 8 pupils who have been recommended for high school, 1926
| Internal ID: | 0042.0030 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 24th 1926 |
Childrens Community Playground opens up
Rotary Park Childrens Community playground opens up,, how the name was chosen and the winners who chose the name.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0080 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | May 6th 1926 |
Cranbrook Schools, board commends school principal
Cranbrook Schools, board commends school principal
| Internal ID: | 0042.0142 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 9th 1926 |
Cranbrook Highway Arch
This photo is of the east Cranbrook highway arch that used to welcome visitors to Cranbrook. Central School is visible.
| Internal ID: | 0045.0010 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1935 |
Cranbrook Schools
Cranbrook Schools have large enrollments in the different grades, which will necessitate the School Board to take immediate steps to provide larger quarters.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0331 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 27th 1917 |
Cranbrook Schools
Regular monthly School Trustees meeting paying salaries and bills.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0379 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 20th 1917 |
Cranbrook Schools
Cranbrook High School teachers and pupils entertain the teachers of Central School.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0390 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 27th 1917 |
Fencing Central School Grounds
Fencing rear of Central School grounds completed, playground to be built after grading and levelling.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0585 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 6th 1930 |
South Ward Closing
Cranbrook school board trustees discuss closing of South Ward School for lack of students, but not in favor of closing in middle of school year.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0587 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 13th 1930 |
Foundation Laid
Work on new Cranbrook schoolhouse progressing rapidly.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0779 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 10th 1909 |
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 |
Cranbrook Schools
Listing pupils recommended for High School.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0115 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 24th 1926 |
Amy Woodland
Reporting on the return from holidays of Principal Woodland.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0117 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 12th 1926 |
Amy Woodland
Reporting on a letter of appreciation sent by A. Woodland to chairman of school board to thank him for sewing machine and cutting-out table.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0156 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 24th 1924 |
Teacher Resignations
Discussing the proposed salaries for teachers at Central school, as well as the resignations of some teachers.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0190 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | May 12th 1921 |
School Report
The list of students with promotion exams.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0191 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 1st 1921 |
Schools Open
Cranbrook schools ready to open with all departments vacancies filled.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0192 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 2nd 1921 |
Remembrance Essays
The Veterans announcing prize winners in Poppy Day Competion.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0193 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 18th 1921 |
School Expansion
Two propositions being voted on for the expansion of the school.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0194 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 25th 1921 |
School Report
Reporting the grades for students in November.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0195 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 9th 1921 |
School Addition
Reporting on the ongoing debate over finding other accomodations to turn into schools versus adding on to current schools.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0197 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 30th 1921 |
Council Reports
Minutes of council meeting, mostly dealing with idea of airport field being handed over to the city.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0208 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 20th 1929 |
I.O.D.E.
Detailing successful donations for the I.O.D.E. Tag Day. Funds to be used for local welfare, cancer fund etc.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0255 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | May 5th 1949 |
Central School Donations
Reporting donation given to St. Eugene Hospital's Childrens Ward by local students.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0276 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 21st 1960 |
Manual Training School Exhibit
Open house held at the Manual Training School displayed beautiful and useful hand wrought articles.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0721 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 15th 1939 |
Cranbrook Storm Sewer
6 years from start to completion, Cranbrook storm sewers final link working.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0741 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 7th 1935 |
Miss Amy Woodland
Principal A. Woodland returned from holidays and states previous entrance exams pleased her.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0905 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 29th 1924 |
Cranbrook Central School Report
Newspaper article with exam results and attendance record of the Central School in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0058 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 2nd 1920 |
Cranbrook School Concert
Newspaper article covering the Central School concert in Cranbrook, listing the program and names of people involved.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0059 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 2nd 1920 |
Cranbrook School Report
Newspaper article of Cranbrook's Central School attendance record and exam scores.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0060 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | May 7th 1920 |
Salary Increase Granted Principal
Coverage of the Cranbrook School Board meeting, discussion of increased budgets.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0061 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | May 21st 1920 |
Cranbrook Teachers Pay Increase
Coverage of the requested pay increase for teachers of Central, South Ward and Kootenay Orchard schools.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0063 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 11th 1920 |
Central School Report
Newspaper article listing the attendance record and exam marks for students, month of November.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0065 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 3rd 1920 |
Cranbrook School Fundraising
Coverage of the campain to collect funds for starving children in Europe. Listed is the amount collected.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0067 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 2nd 1921 |
Cranbrook School Report
Reproduction of March Cranbrook school report with attendance and exam marks listed for Central School.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0068 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 1st 1921 |
Two Schools
Cranbrook has a public and a high school with 5 teachers.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0203 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 19th 1907 |
Building Fumigation
Dr. Green, medical health officer, order Central School building in Cranbrook to undergo fumigation in order to prevent any spread of diptheric throat infection.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0313 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | May 26th 1921 |
Poppy Competition
G.W.V.A. results on Flanders Poppy essay. They got Cranbrook and district schools to participate.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0341 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 17th 1921 |
Rex Theatre
Cranbrooks' Rex Theatre showing a movie of the children of Central school.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0387 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 14th 1922 |
Tennis
Improvements to Cranbrook's high school grounds are completed and include a lawn for tennis use.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0457 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 23rd 1922 |
Cranbrook Rotary
Cranbrook Rotary invite principals, teachers and those connected with the Boy Scouts to attend their meeting.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0639 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 27th 1922 |
Cranbrook City Council
Cranbrook City Council has last meeting of the year before elections, with most council deciding to go up for reelection.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0674 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 15th 1922 |
Mr. Manson
Cranbrook Central School manual training instructor on air waves while attending Department of Education's summer school.
| Internal ID: | 0053.0067 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 7th 1930 |
Change of Teachers
Cranbrook school board meeting deals with three teacher resignations, the hiring of replacements and word from inspector of the schools on good showing of both public and high school examinations mostly due to Miss Woodlands expertise.
| Internal ID: | 0053.0081 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 14th 1930 |
Police Speed Zone
Newspaper article Cranbrook police checks speed of automobile drivers going past Central school. Several infractions and some prominent citizens were nabbed for exceeding the 15 mile speed limit.
| Internal ID: | 0053.0165 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 25th 1930 |
Cranbrook, B.C. from the air, 1938
Cranbrook, B.C. from the air, 1938, this photo is aimed North East and captures Central School in the middle and the Baker Home in the far Right edge
| Internal ID: | 0138.0005 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1938 |
Central School, Cranbrook, BC
Central School, Cranbrook, BC built 1909 Cranbrook Street.
| Internal ID: | 0151.0046 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
