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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLLF_carnegie-library_Vancouver-BC.html
This eclectic 1903 building was one of 2,507 public libraries paid for by the Scottish-American industrialist Andrew Carnegie, the richest person in the world when he retired in 1901. Carnegie believed in the "Gospel of Wealth" and gave away 90% o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLIU_the-great-fire_New-Westminster-BC.html
On September 10 & 11, 1898,fire destroyed thedowntown portion ofthe City. After theconflagration only these twomajor buildings in this area remained:the Burr Blockand the Queens Hotel.This marker is placed inrecognition of the fireand to honour th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLH2_carnegie-library_New-Westminster-BC.html
This plaque was unveiled on October 21, 2000 as part of the New Westminster Public Libary's celebration of 135 years of service to the community. It commemorates the Carnegie Library which opened on March 5, 1905 on this site and continued to oper…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLDD_pacific-great-eastern-railway-station_North-Vancouver-BC.html
The Pacific Great Eastern Railway Station was built to service a rail link between North Vancouver westward along Howe Sound to the interior of the province. The foot of Lonsdale became a busy transportation hub in the early days of the community …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLCF_vancouver-rowing-club_Vancouver-BC.html
The Vancouver Rowing Club was established in 1899 when the Burrard Inlet Rowing Club joined the Vancouver Boating Club. Throughout it's history the Vancouver Rowing Club has played an important part in the athletic and social life of Vancouver. Th…