Subject: Armstrong Avenue
Cranbrook Trading Company Store Interior
An interior view of the Cranbrook Trading Company store. In the photo are: Lydia Suran, Louise Pellegrin (Pelltier), Celina Voisey and Atlee Bridges (owner). This store was situated on Baker Street at the corner of Armstrong Avenue.
| Internal ID: | 0008.0003 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1930 |
Knox Presbyterian Church
Image of the first Knox Presbyterian Church in Cranbrook, BC, on Louis Street and Armstrong Avenue.
| Internal ID: | 0008.0037 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1915 |
First Knox Presbyterian Church, c. 1918
The first Knox Presbyterian Church in Cranbrook, located on the southeast corner of Louis Street and Armstrong Avenue.
| Internal ID: | 0014.0073 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1918 |
Methodist Church, Parsonage, and Gym
Methodist Church, Parsonage, and Gymnasium in Cranbrook, BC. The church was located on the southwest corner of Armstrong Avenue and Louis Street. Postcard front, linked to 0019.0114.
| Internal ID: | 0019.0113 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1920 |
Methodist Church, Parsonage, and Gym
Methodist Church, Parsonage, and Gymnasium in Cranbrook, BC. The church was located on the southwest corner of Armstrong Avenue and Louis Street. Postcard front, linked to 0019.0114.
| Internal ID: | 0019.0114 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1920 |
L.P. Sullivan Remembers...
A short column remembering some of Cranbrook's past from the editor and owner of the Cranbrook Courier newspaper.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0001 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 1st 1955 |
Cranbrook's first paved thoroughfare, Baker Street
Cranbrook's first paved thoroughfare, Baker Street
| Internal ID: | 0042.0122 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 17th 1926 |
Many Transfer Realty Property
Cranbrook Real Estate business both booming and confusing.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0189 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 10th 1926 |
Desirable
House available for sale; apply within.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0193 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 24th 1926 |
Works Report 1930
Annual report by City Superintendent for Water, Sewers, Streets, Sidewalks, Drainage, Street Maintenance Departments of the City of Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0120 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 29th 1931 |
Cranbrook Trading Company
Cranbrook Trading Company moving to new store to furnish staples and delicacies as well as a pony express for delivery.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0245 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | May 17th 1898 |
City Council
Cranbrook City Council meeting considering a public auction for property that was reverted to City due to non payment of taxes.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0317 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 23rd 1917 |
Beale & Elwell
Large rooming house with rooms to rent.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0333 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 4th 1917 |
City Council
Cranbrook City Council monthly meeting, paying of accounts due, repairs and maintenance on city services and utilities.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0365 |
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| Medium: | Manuscript |
| Date: | October 18th 1917 |
Star Cleaners
Sale on cleaning lady and gent's suits, french dry cleaned and pressed for $1.50.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0369 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 18th 1917 |
Cranbrook Hardware
Upstairs room over the Cranbrook Hardware being cleared and fitted for a badminton court.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0573 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 6th 1930 |
Mrs. Finnis House Fire
Fire department called to house on Armstrong Ave to put out small blaze on the roof caused by the chimney.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0579 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 6th 1930 |
Bulb Theft
Miss Kimpton's dahlia bulbs in her front yard were dug up and taken away.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0676 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 2nd 1930 |
Harness Maker and Shoe Repair
Boot, shoe and harness maker, also repairing old shoes.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0784 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 29th 1909 |
Drs. King & Green
Office hours and location of Cranbrook Physicians and Surgeons.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0787 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 29th 1909 |
Baker Street
Cranbrooks main street now partially paved and open to traffic.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0797 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 17th 1926 |
Drs. King & Green
Physicians and Surgeons office hours.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0920 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 14th 1904 |
McIntyre & Erickson
Jewellery, engraving and repairs, as well as sheet music and musical supplies.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0932 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 3rd 1910 |
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 |
Fire at A.M. Black Residence
Residential fire on Armstrong Avenue almost destroyed by flames.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0949 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 1st 1906 |
King & Green Offices
One of Cranbrooks old buildings which housed the first medical clinic was demolished, but remembered by Dr. W.O. Green.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0976 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 19th 1974 |
Cranbrook Realty Property Transfers
Newspaper article detailing the large number of property transfers being effected lately.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0083 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 10th 1926 |
Armstrong Avenue
Advertising desirable residential property for sale.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0116 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 24th 1926 |
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 |
Worden Property Sold
Reporting sale of residential property to Mr. Trozzo, with speculation of turning it into a duplex.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0259 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 2nd 1950 |
Bowling Alley Building
Work being started on a new building which will house bowling alleys.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0262 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | May 29th 1952 |
Miles Dental Office
Newspaper Golden Jubilee Edition featuring..."you're an Old-timer here if you can remember...".
| Internal ID: | 0051.0265 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 1st 1955 |
New Location for Simpson-Sears
The relocation of Simpson-Sears, allowing for appliance sales at same location as cataloque orders.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0273 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 11th 1960 |
Fire Department January Report
Detailing fire department report for January, listing fire calls and charges for calls.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0274 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 18th 1960 |
Candy Kitchen Opens
Newspaper article and advertisement telling of new candy kitchen opening to supply candies, nuts, fruits. etc.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0323 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 16th 1902 |
King & Green Medical Clinic
Advertising office hours and location of Medical Clinic.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0334 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 1st 1903 |
Cranbrook Dye Works
Cleaning, pressing and repairing from ladies and gents.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0627 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 16th 1907 |
Armstrong Avenue
Patmore Brothers renovated store in preparation of new season's trade.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0701 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 9th 1939 |
Percy Coe on Armstrong Avenue
Customs Department employee purchased bungalow on Armstrong Avenue, to move in first of the year.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0842 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 25th 1930 |
Cranbrook Business Ads
Christmas advertisements from Cranbrooks merchants and retailers.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0847 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 25th 1930 |
New Premises
Local retailer moving returning to old location which will lower their overhead to pass savings on to customers.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0925 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 27th 1923 |
New Premises
Little & Atchison now located in old store after being thoroughly renovated and redecorated.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0927 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 3rd 1923 |
Belgian Relief Committee
Store to open up for two weeks in Cranbrook to receive goods for the relief of Belgium.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0096 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 25th 1915 |
Patmore Bros.
Cranbrook Hardware store sells themselves as the Big Stick among ranges in the Kootenay Range.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0123 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 10th 1907 |
Miss A.L. Hillam
Cranbrook teacher of the pianoforte.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0133 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 17th 1907 |
Patmore Bros. Hardware
Patmore Bros. Hardware in Cranbrook offering "Kootenay Range" to make her bread and biscuit delicious.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0162 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 21st 1907 |
Derr, Shoemaker
Business block for sale on Armstrong (9th Ave S.) Ave in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0234 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 28th 1906 |
Stewart's Confectionery
Stewart's Cranbrooks' leading store for choice confectionery, nuts and choice Okanagan fruits.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0252 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 28th 1906 |
Soldiers' Housing
A special meeting of city council committee to supply houses for returning soldiers; have now okayed 5 houses to be built on government grants.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0328 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 13th 1921 |
LaFLeur Obituary
Mrs. Bessie La Fleur with funeral services to be followed by interment at Westlawn Cemetary.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0350 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 8th 1978 |
Edison Theatre
Upcoming films and programmes for Cranbrooks' Edison Theatre, including the Great Disaster, the sinking of the Titanic.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0689 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 27th 1912 |
Edison Theatre
Cranbrooks' Edison Theatre change in program, and Kilby Frames Pictures.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0697 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | May 18th 1912 |
Rex Theatre
Old Thompson cottage relocated in preparation of building a new theatre in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0710 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 13th 1912 |
Edison Theatre
Cranbrooks' Edison Theatre will feature vaudeville artist in song and dance, and wandering violinist.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0718 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 3rd 1912 |
W.W. Kilby
Articles and advertisement for Cranbrook growing business of framing pictures.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0724 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 24th 1912 |
Edison Theatre
Cranbrooks' Edison Theatre upcoming feature film and classy singers and clog dancers.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0729 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 14th 1912 |
Auto Notes
New businesses in Cranbrook, rumors and fact.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0810 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 13th 1930 |
Cranbrook Ladies' Liberal Association
Cranbrook Ladies' Liberal Association formed a campaign committee and has headquarter rooms open daily.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0995 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 17th 1930 |
New Building
Leask Auto Freight and Storage moves into new location in Cranbrook.
| Internal ID: | 0053.0097 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 21st 1930 |
Cranbrook Architecture - The Nobles House
Cranbrook Architecture - The Nobles house was built in 1903 and located on 9th Avenue South (Armstrong Avenue). Originally it was a wooden building covered by traditional clapboard siding. In 1927 it was bricked over and demonstrates some fine brick-laying technique with interesting asymetrical proportions.
| Internal ID: | 0141.0005 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Cranbrook Street Scene
People in front of Manning and Siddons general store at S.E. corner of 9th Avenue South (aka Armstrong Ave.) and Baker Street, Cranbrook, B.C.
| Internal ID: | 0149.0004 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1905 |
Noble home
W.E Noble home front entry, 9th Avenue South, (aka Armstrong Avenue), Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0080 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Noble home
W.E. Noble home front entry showing more of turret, 9th Avenue South, (aka Armstrong Avenue), Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0081 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Noble home
W.E Noble home showing terret, 9th Avenue South, (aka Armstrong Avenue), Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0082 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Noble home
W.E Noble home showing gable design work, 9th Avenue South, (aka Armstrong Avenue), Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0083 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Noble home
W.E Noble home showing brick work and gable detail, 9th Avenue South, (aka Armstrong Avenue), Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0084 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Noble home
W.E Noble home showing brickwork and gable detail, 9th Avenue South, (aka Armstrong Avenue), Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0085 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Noble home
W.E Noble home showing corbel detail, 9th Avenue South, (aka Armstrong Avenue), Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0086 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Cranbrook Residence
Unknown name of original owner, 301 9th Avenue S (aka Armstrong Avenue) and 3rd Street South (aka Kains Street), Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0107 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Cranbrook Residence
Unknown name of original owner, 301 9th Avenue S (aka Armstrong Avenue) and 3rd Street South (aka Kains Street), Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0108 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Cranbrook Residence
Unknown name of original owner, 301 9th Avenue (aka Armstrong Avenue) and 3rd Street South (aka Kains Street), Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0109 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church 9th Ave South (aka Armstrong Avenue)and 1st Street South (aka Louis Street) Cranbrook, BC
| Internal ID: | 0151.0170 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1976 |
