- Built
- 1922–1923
- Recognized
- 2025
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
1176 Main Street is a two story vernacular Boomtown facade building, located in the heart of downtown Smithers, British Columbia. The historic place includes the building.
Heritage value
This site has historical and social-cultural value as a retail and business building, and particularly as a grocery store. The building was constructed in 1922 for Vina Eby's "Ladywear" shop. After Mrs. Eby retired in 1934, the building became Goodacre's Grocery store from 1937-1960. The Goodacre's store is remembered by Witsuwit'en community members and new immigrants to the community as a welcoming business. Additional historical value derives from its connections to the Goodacre family, including former Smithers town councillor and MLA for Bulkley Valley-Stikine, Bill Goodacre.
Character‑defining elements
The Character-Defining Elements of this historic place include its:
- Two-storey construction with vernacular Boomtown facade and square roofline
- Three front facing, second story window (pattern of single, double, single window)
- Front facing, first storey windows (display windows)
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Location
1176 Main Street, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada
54.77975° N, 127.17090° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.