Jean McNaughton Park
45951 Victoria Avenue, 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)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2025/02/11
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Jean McNaughton Park is located in downtown Chilliwack, British Columbia. The historic place includes the park.
Heritage Value
The site has historic value as the location of the first courthouse of Chilliwack. Built in 1894, it was destroyed by fire in 1949.
The site also holds social and cultural value. It was converted into a park after a land swap between the District and the Province. The land swap resulted in a new court house on College Street.
Character-Defining Elements
The Character-Defining Elements of this historic place include its current use as a park.
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)
1894/01/01 to 1949/01/01
Theme - Category and Type
- Governing Canada
- Government and Institutions
Function - Category and Type
Current
Historic
- Government
- Courthouse and/or Registry 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
DhRl-145
Status
Published
Related Places
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