Former Site of the Yarrow Post Office
4132 Wilson Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2024/12/17
Other Name(s)
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Links and documents
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Construction Date(s)
1900/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2025/02/10
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The former site of the Yarrow Post Office was a post office, located on the Old Yale Wagon Road in the Yarrow neighbourhood in Chilliwack, British Columbia. The historic place includes a fireplace and a part of the original foundation.
Heritage Value
The site has historic value as its served as an important milestone and communication post. It also holds social value through the role the post office played in serving the residents of Majuba Hill, which opened on July 1, 1990, in the home of William Chadsey (the subject property).
Character-Defining Elements
The Character-Defining Elements of this histroic place include the:
- Remaining parts of the fireplace
- Remaining part of the original foundation
Recognition
Jurisdiction
British Columbia
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (BC)
Recognition Statute
Local Government Act, s.954
Recognition Type
Community Heritage Register
Recognition Date
2024/12/17
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
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Theme - Category and Type
- Developing Economies
- Trade and Commerce
Function - Category and Type
Current
Historic
- Government
- Post Office
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
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Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
City of Chilliwack-Planning Department
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
DgRm-29
Status
Published
Related Places
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