Nelson in Central Kootenay, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast
Nelson Post Office/Customs House
The 1902 opening of Nelson's new Dominion of Canada offices for postal, customs and inland revenue at 502 Vernon street was a huge step up from the tent that first housed Nelson's postal service. The building, constructed of Spokane brick and local granite, calcite and marble, clearly reflected the pride of a growing community. The Dominion architect's plans for the Romanesque design revealed a building of quality, from the coal bunkers to the caretaker's quarters, with the post office and customs house between. In 1962, the City of Nelson opened the renovated building as city hall, and stayed for 43 years. The new Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History opened in 2006, a cultural cornerstone housed in a unique example of Nelson's heritageTopics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 49° 29.566′ N, 117° 17.66′ W. Marker is in Nelson, British Columbia, in Central Kootenay. Marker is at the intersection of Vernon Street and Ward Street, on the right when
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2. Former Nelson Post Office and Customs House
It now houses the Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History.
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Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Baker Street (approx. 1.4 kilometers away).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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