Downtown in Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Lee Mong Kow
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011
1. Lee Mong Kow Marker
[Chinese, not transcribed]
[English]
Lee Mong Kow (1863-1924) was born in Panyu County, Guangdong Province, China. As an interpreter in the Canadian Customs House and Immigration Office he helped facilitate communication between Chinese and Western people.
Mr. Lee devoted himself to welfare work and served as a board director of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Victoria for 9 one-year terms.
He was one of the founders of Lok Kwun Free School (1899-1909) and served as it board chairman until the school was replaced by the Chinese Imperial School (1909-1911). He also helped establish the new school and was it honorary principal for 11 years. The school was renamed Victoria Chinese Public School in 1912.
Lee Mong Kow was highly respected for his untiring efforts and contributions to the promotion of Chinese Education.
Jointly erected by: City of Victoria Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Victoria Chinese Public School Descendents of Lee Mong Kow Lee Benevolent Association (Victoria) Jack Wai Yen Lee, CM Unveiled by His Worship Mayor Alan Lowe, February 13, 2005
Erected 2005 by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.
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Location. 48° 25.761′ N, 123° 22.163′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Fisgard Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 631 Fisgard Street, Victoria BC V8W 1R4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dragon Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Victoria’s Chinatown (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cast Iron Panels (about 180 meters away); Market Square’s Main Gate Fountain (about 180 meters away); Victoria, B.C. (about 210 meters away); Chinese General Store (about 210 meters away); Fifth Regiment of Garrison Artillery (about 210 meters away); McPherson Playhouse (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011
2. Lee Mong Kow Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011
3. Lee Mong Kow Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011
4. The Chinese Public School, established 1909
The Chinese Public School is located across the street from the Lee Mong Kow marker.
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