Historical Markers in New Westminster, British Columbia

By P. Timms, circa 1909

Carnegie Library in New Westminster, circa 1909

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1 ► British Columbia, Greater Vancouver, New Westminster — Carnegie Library — 1905 - 1958 —

This plaque was unveiled on October 21, 2000 as part of the New Westminster Public Library's celebration of 135 years of service to the community. It commemorates the Carnegie Library which opened on March 5, 1905 on this site and continued to . . . — — Map (db m32130) HM

2 ► British Columbia, Greater Vancouver, New Westminster — The Great Fire — New Westminster —

On September 10 & 11, 1898, fire destroyed the downtown portion of the City. After the conflagration only these two major buildings in this area remained: the Burr Block and the Queens Hotel. This marker is placed in recognition . . . — — Map (db m32209) HM

3 ► British Columbia, Greater Vancouver, New Westminster — The New Westminster Court House and Land Registry Office —

The New Westminster Court House The Court House was designed by architect George William Grant and opened on June 3, 1891 by the first colonial judge and Chief Justice for British Columbia, Sir Matthew Baillie Begbie. On September 10, . . . — — Map (db m33185) HM

4 ► British Columbia, Metro Vancouver, New Westminster — Irving House —

Arriving in British Columbia from the United States in 1859, Scottish-born Capt. William Irving pioneered the riverboat trade of the lower Fraser River. In 1862-64, Royal Engineers built his fine home of California redwood in the popular San . . . — — Map (db m187992) HM