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The first President’s Club

The first members of the President’s Club are photographed at the Bruck House in 1945. After 20 years of service, employees are honoured at a reception and receive […]

Three proposals for the Canadian flag

In 1964, Bruck Mills is asked by Alan Winship of the Privy Council Office of the Government of Canada to undertake the production of several prototypes of the […]

Dismantling of the water tower

The Bruck water tower, an emblematic reservoir and tower that has dominated the landscape for decades, is dismantled and removed in two stages by a crane in 1964.

Bruck fabric store

The Bruck Mills fabric store was located near the main entrance on Willard Street in Cowansville. Frequented mainly by residents of Cowansville and the region, it was particularly […]

A finding at the Roberma fabric store in Cowansville

This piece of fabric was found at the Roberma fabric store in Cowansville in the summer of 2019. Wrapped around a cardboard backing emblazoned with the Bruck Fabrics […]

Cowansville Centennial flag

In 1976, the town of Cowansville celebrates the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the village of Cowansville. The Bruck Mills produces the commemorative flag.

Bruck fabrics promotion booth

Exhibition booth promoting Bruck fabrics, more specifically upholstery fabrics, at a textile industry trade show. The Cowansville, Sherbrooke, and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu plants are represented and photos of the company’s […]

Bruck Fabric News magazine: anticipating fashion

The Bruck Fabric News magazine is an important marketing tool and serves to promote Bruck fabrics to Canadian, American and European customers. A top editorial team ensures that […]

Bruck Fabric News editorial pages

Example of four editorial pages from Bruck Fabric News, including two cover pages, dated January 1950 and March 1950 respectively. These pages feature upholstery fabrics and the two […]

Bruck Fabric News advertisements

Example of four advertisements promoting Bruck fabrics for clothing and home décor. In addition to being published in Bruck Fabric News, these ads are also placed in fashion […]

Employee’s pay slip

Pay slip showing the increase in an employee’s hourly wage rate between 1956 and 1975. The hourly wage starts at $0.89 in 1956 and reaches $3.36 in 1975. […]

Roller dryer

The operator checks the width of the fabric at the exit of a roller dryer. According to the properties of the fabric to be dried, it will be […]