Subject: Fenwick Avenue

Cranbrook High School

Cranbrook High School (c1930)located on 10th Ave South. AE and AL Jones built the new front entrance and the gymnasium addition. Bev Dixon had a play school in the basement for about 30 years. The building was purchased by the FourSquare Church in the late 1980s. They were in need of a larger home due to a growing congregation and the facilities of the 10th Avenue school were perfect.

Internal ID:	0001.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1930

Cranbrook Masonic Temple on Fenwick Avenue

The Cranbrook Masons hired architects Sedger and Pownell of Victoria to design Cranbrook's Masonic Temple. Finally, on October 24th, 1909, the cornerstone for the building was laid, with a time capsule underneath. Worshipful Master Attridge presided over the first meeting in the new building on July 27th, 1910. In 1973 the City of Cranbrook took the building over, creating the community performing arts spaces of The Studio and the Stage Door.

Internal ID:	0003.0028
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1910

Cranbrook Masonic Temple, 1910

Black and white image of the original Masonic Temple on Fenwick Avenue (11th Avenue) in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0006.0003
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1910

Postcard - Cranbrook Masonic Temple

An image of the Cranbrook Masonic Temple very shortly after it was completed. The building is located on 11th Avenue S. (Fenwick Avenue) in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0006.0013
Medium:	Postcard
Date:	1910

Postcard - Cranbrook Masonic Temple

An image of the Cranbrook Masonic Temple very shortly after it was completed. The building is located on 11th Avenue S. (Fenwick Avenue) in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0006.0014
Medium:	Postcard
Date:	1910

Equipment in front of Cranbrook's 3rd & Present Fire Hall, 1991

Some City firemen standing near a fire truck outside the present fire hall on 11th Avenue (Fenwick Avenue)in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0014.0008
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1991

Masonic Temple in Cranbrook, BC

Masonic Temple in Cranbrook, BC. The Masonic Temple is located on 11th Avenue (Fenwick Ave), it is now know as the Studio Stage Door.

Internal ID:	0017.0081
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Masonic Temple in Cranbrook, BC

Masonic Temple in Cranbrook, BC. The Masonic Temple is located on 11th Avenue (Fenwick Ave), it is now know as the Studio Stage Door.

Internal ID:	0017.0082
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

Mount Baker Hotel, Cranbrook, B.C.

A fairly early view of the Mount Baker Hotel on the southwest corner of Baker Street and Fenwick Avenue in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0032.0005
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1935

Mount Baker Hotel, Cranbrook, B.C.

A fairly early view of the Mount Baker Hotel on the southwest corner of Baker Street and Fenwick Avenue in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0032.0006
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1935

Mount Baker Hotel, Cranbrook, BC

Unused B&W printed postcard of Mount Baker Hotel in Cranbrook, BC with Masonic Temple in background.

Internal ID:	0039.0099
Medium:	Postcard
Date:	1925

Mount Baker Hotel, Cranbrook, BC

Unused B&W printed postcard of Mount Baker Hotel in Cranbrook, BC with Masonic Temple in background.

Internal ID:	0039.0100
Medium:	Postcard
Date:	1925

Cranbrook Fire Hall

A gathering of dignitaries at the new Cranbrook Fire Hall on 11th Avenue in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0040.0029
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1929

Canadian Legion Clubhouse in Cranbrook

Legion Building

Internal ID:	0042.0050
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	September 9th 1926

Many Transfer Realty Property

Cranbrook Real Estate business both booming and confusing.

Internal ID:	0042.0189
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 10th 1926

Fenwick Avenue Fill

Internal ID:	0042.0830
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 24th 1930

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
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 29th 1931

City Council

Cranbrook City Council meeting, among other things brought up was approaching C.P.R. in respect to building a swimming pool in connection with the Railway Y.M.C.A., and closing down a street during sleighing season.

Internal ID:	0050.0336
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 4th 1917

Methodist Church

Cranbrook Methodist Ladies Aid to hold their Annual Bazaar.

Internal ID:	0050.0347
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 4th 1917

A.E. Jones

A.E. Jones has contract for repairing Crowsnest Cleaners and Dyers, which was damaged by fire.

Internal ID:	0050.0749
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 30th 1930

Legion Building

Survey work for new clubhouse of the Canadian Legion underway prior to the erection of the building.

Internal ID:	0050.0811
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	September 9th 1926

Cranbrook Realty Property Transfers

Newspaper article detailing the large number of property transfers being effected lately.

Internal ID:	0051.0083
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 10th 1926

Council Reports

Minutes of council meeting, mostly dealing with idea of airport field being handed over to the city.

Internal ID:	0051.0208
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 20th 1929

Fire Department January Report

Detailing fire department report for January, listing fire calls and charges for calls.

Internal ID:	0051.0274
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 18th 1960

Fire Hall Improvements

Improvements around Cranbrook Fire Hall with a brick workshop and proposed fountain under construction.

Internal ID:	0051.0711
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 20th 1939

Cranbrook Storm Sewer

6 years from start to completion, Cranbrook storm sewers final link working.

Internal ID:	0051.0741
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 7th 1935

Cranbrook Gardens

Results of garden competition put on by Cranbrook Junior Chamber of Commerce in order to beautify the city.

Internal ID:	0051.0956
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	September 5th 1940

New Hall

Cranbrook Oddfellows' Lodge sells out their half interest in a hall used jointly with Knights of Pythias, Oddfellows will build their own hall on lots they own.

Internal ID:	0052.0299
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	May 12th 1921

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
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 13th 1921

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
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 15th 1922

City Council Report

Regular meeting of Cranbrook City Council dealing with payments of bills, update on utilities and extensions of sewerage to buildings outside city limits, to be paid for by property owners.

Internal ID:	0052.0695
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	May 18th 1912

Fenwick Avenue Fill

Vacant lot next to Cranbrooks' firehall being filled with intention to put a lawn down.

Internal ID:	0052.0890
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 24th 1930

Property Tax Sale

Properties reverted to City of Cranbrook through Tax Sales proceedings offered for sale at prices shown.

Internal ID:	0052.0910
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	May 1st 1930

Marriage

Cranbrook couple to hold post-nuptial reception in their home.

Internal ID:	0052.0978
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	June 26th 1930

Sidewalks

Cranbrook laying down filling material for concrete sidewalks fronting children's playground.

Internal ID:	0053.0122
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	September 11th 1930

Cranbrook Fire Hall

City of Cranbrook Fire Hall #1 on Eleventh Avenue (Fenwick).

Internal ID:	0136.0016
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	0000

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
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1970

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

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

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 - Fire Hall

The City of Cranbrook Fire Hall, built in 1929, operates as Cran brook's #1 Fire Hall located on 11th Avenue South (Fenwick Avenue).

Internal ID:	0141.0017
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

Cranbrook's Old Masonic Temple, 1976

Old Masonic Temple built in 1909 is now a Studio for community theatre, arts and dance located on 11th Avenue South ( Fenwick Avenue ) in Cranbrook, BC.

Internal ID:	0141.0028
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

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

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

Murray Home

The Murray home, front view from 11th Avenue south, (aka Fenwick Avenue) Cranbrook, B.C.

Internal ID:	0151.0021
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

Murray home

The Murray home, side porch detail off dining room, 11th Avenue south, (aka Fenwick Avenue) Cranbrook, B.C.

Internal ID:	0151.0022
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

Cranbrook Masonic Temple

The old Masonic Temple on 11th Avenue South (Fenwick Avenue), the present day Studio in Cranbrook, B.C.

Internal ID:	0151.0023
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

Cranbrook Masonic Temple

The old Masonic Temple on 11th Avenue South (Fenwick Avenue) present day Studio, Cranbrook, B.C. Focus is on gable detail.

Internal ID:	0151.0024
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

Baker Street, Cranbrook, BC

Mount Baker Hotel, corner of Baker Street and 11th Avenue South (aka Fenwick Avenue) Cranbrook, B.C.

Internal ID:	0151.0026
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

Baker Hotel, Cranbrook, BC

Mount Baker Hotel, corner of Baker Street and 11th Avenue South (aka Fenwick Avenue) Cranbrook, B.C.

Internal ID:	0151.0027
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

Mount Baker Hotel, Cranbrook,BC

Mount Baker Hotel, corner of Baker Street and 11th Avenue South (aka Fenwick Avenue) Cranbrook, B.C.

Internal ID:	0151.0028
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

Firehall, Cranbrook. BC

City of Cranbrook Fire Hall built 1929, 11th Avenue South (aka Fenwick Avenue)

Internal ID:	0151.0045
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

Studio Stage Door

The Studio Door formerly Masonic Lodge on 11th Avenue South (aka Fenwick Avenue), Cranbrook, BC

Internal ID:	0151.0156
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

Cranbrook Fire Hall

City of Cranbrook Fire Hall, 11th Avenue South (aka Fenwick Avenue) Cranbrook, BC

Internal ID:	0151.0175
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1976

The Neal Institute Advertisement

A newspaper ad for The Neal Institute. Ad Copy: 3 DAYS TREATMENT Liquor Habit Cured The Neal Institute Box 325 Cranbrook, B. C. Cor. Fenwick Ave. and Kains St.

Internal ID:	0185.0035
Medium:	Ephemera
Date:	April 26th 1913

Murray Residence, 225-11th Avenue S., Cranbrook, B.C.

The Murray residence at 225-11th Avenue S., Cranbrook, B.C. The home was used at one time as the barracks for a detachment of two RCMP officers with their families.

Internal ID:	0265.0001
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1920

Cranbrook, East Kootenay Government Building

East Kootenay Government Building in Cranbrook, B.C., on11th Avenue. Postcard front, linked to 0457.0290.

Internal ID:	0457.0289
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1970

Cranbrook, East Kootenay Government Building

East Kootenay Government Building in Cranbrook, B.C., on11th Avenue. Postcard front, linked to 0457.0290.

Internal ID:	0457.0290
Medium:	Photograph
Date:	1970

Children's Playground (Gyro Park) in Cranbrook, BC c.1949

Children's Playground (Gyro Park) in Cranbrook, BC c.1949 Do you recognize the man or his dog? If you do please let us know. This park is now know as Rotary Park; it is located on 11th Avenue south (Fenwick Avenue), 10th Avenue south (Norbury Avenue)& 1st Street south (Louis Street). Gyro Park was relocated to 7th Avenue south & 7th Street south in Cranbrook, BC