Fort Grocery - Township of Langley , BC
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saopaulo1
N 49° 10.159 W 122° 34.742
10U E 530686 N 5446363
A plaque about the Fort Grocery on Glover Rd in the Fort Langley area of the Township of Langley.
Waymark Code: WM9JBG
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/25/2010
Views: 8
The plaque reads: "While the site of this building was subdivided in 1911 and owned by Charles Edward Hope in 1914, this landmark was likely built during the First World War. Its false front facade is typical of the period, and it raised front parapet is a unique decorative feature. It was purchadd in 1929 by brothers John and James Simpson and operatedc as the Simspins Brothers store until 1951. The building was restored in 2006 when later additions were removed."
Type of Marker: Cultural
Type of Sign: Historic Site or Building Marker
Describe the parking that is available nearby: Parking right beside it.
What Agency placed the marker?: Township of Langley
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