0457.0449: An early shot of Norbury Avenue in Cranbrook between Baker and Louis Streets. To the left is the city’s 2nd fire hall while in the centre is City Hall before any structural modifications took place. To the right is the Knights of Pythias Hall, a very popular club and social venue – c. 1925.
Cranbrook fire services began as a voluntary brigade. Fundraising was a large part of the work initially, resulting in the purchase of rubber hose and hose reels. Under the direction of Fire Chief J.P. Fink the brigade grew and the first fire hall was built on Baker Street near its junction with Van Horne Street.
The second fire hall was constructed adjacent to City Hall on Norbury Avenue. This structure served the city well until the change from horses to fire trucks occurred. In 1929 the present fire hall on Fenwick Avenue was constructed. This building has been modified over time. Cranbrook has suffered many fires, but the Cranbrook firefighters have always served and protected.
0151.0045: A good frontal view of the present Fire Hall building which was constructed in 1929 – photo taken in 1976.
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