FIRST - Federal Building in Prince George
N 53° 55.017 W 122° 44.739
10U E 516705 N 5974311
This former post office and customs house was built in 1939 and was the first Federal building in Prince George. This art deco style building is now the home of the Intersect Youth and Family Services Society.
Waymark Code: WMHQ5B
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/03/2013
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A marker on the old Federal building reads:
Post Office
This former post office and customs house was completed in November, 1939. The design was directed by C.D. Sutherland, Chief Architect for the Department of Public Works. The Postmaster was E.H. Burden.
J. Gray Turgeon, Liberal M.P. and the Junior Chamber of Commerce are credited with obtaining funding for this first Federal building in Prince George.
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