Princess Armories
45707 Princess Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2024/12/17
Other Name(s)
Princess Armories
Princess Avenue Drill Hall
Links and documents
n/a
Construction Date(s)
1912/01/01 to 1913/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2025/02/10
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Princess Armories is a one storey building with a basement and mezzanine located in downtown Chilliwack, British Columbia. The historic place includes the building.
Heritage Value
This site has historic value as an important community landmark, especially for the local militia. It also has aesthetic value as an excellent example of Drill Hall type building of masonry construction.
Character-Defining Elements
The Character-Defining Elements of this historic place include its:
- Form and massing
- Masonry construction with steel truss roof and stucco cladding
- Single-set window openings
- Pilasters with a narrow pediment at the top of gable.
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)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Governing Canada
- Military and Defence
Function - Category and Type
Current
Historic
- Defence
- Armoury or Drill Hall
Architect / Designer
Chief Dominion
Builder
Robertson Bros., Campbell and Wilkie
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
City of Chillliwack-Planning Department
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
DhRl-144
Status
Published
Related Places
n/a
