Steveston Plaque - Richmond, BC
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saopaulo1
N 49° 07.518 W 123° 10.983
10U E 486644 N 5441401
This plaque by the local museum celebrated the 100 years of Steveston.
Waymark Code: WM9K31
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/28/2010
Views: 17
The plaque is located in a small park beside the Steveston Museum. There's some seating nearby.
The plaque reads:
Steveston: 1980-1990
The Corporation of the Township of Richmond together with the people of Steveston commemorate Steveston's 100th anniversary. Steveston as given national recognition when Steveston post office opened May 1st, 1890."
Steveston has been important to the history of British Columbia. In the beginning its history, the community was an important fishing hub. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, a historic cannery is a National Historic Site.
Subject: Town
Commemoration: 100
Date of Founding: 1890
Date of Commemoration: 1990
Address:
3811 Moncton Street
Richmond BC, V7C 3A0
Overview Photograph:
Yes
Detail Photograph:
Yes
Web site if available: Not listed
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