Brunet Bros. Ltd

/ Museum-Staff-Blog / By

Museum Blog - March 2019

On March 22, 1962, Brunet Brothers opened their new retail store at 1525 Pitt Street. Pictured below is Mayor Nick Kaneb officiated that opening by cutting the ribbon.

A group of men in suits stand in front of Brunet Bros. Ltd. hardware store, smiling and holding a ribbon for a grand opening. The building displays large signage.

Founded in 1946, the company was known as a local building contractor, with its office located at 207 Westmoreland Avenue in the Riverdale district. Riverdale itself was not developed until the 1950s.

Black and white grand opening flyer for Brunet Bros. Ltd., promoting quality homes in Cornwall. Win a $600 down payment; includes owner photos.
Vintage advertisement for Brunet Bros Ltd, a hardware and builder supply store, featuring store opening specials, discounts, free prizes, and product listings.
The interior on opening day
A large beige automotive service shop with several parked cars in front. Flags adorn the roof, and a sign is visible on the side, creating a retro vibe.
The Building in 1989
This 1990 newspaper advertisement indicates that the store was then a member of the Castle Building Centres Group Ltd.
In this 1991 newspaper ad, we see a more recent view of the store exterior.

The building centre closed ca. 2004 and is now home to a furniture and electronics chain store.  The plate glass windows on the building front have been replaced by a solid wall.