Community Heritage Register

Princess Armories

Chilliwack, British Columbia

Also known as Princess Avenue Drill Hall

Built
1912–1913
Recognized
2024
By
Local government

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Description

The Princess Armories is a one storey building with a basement and mezzanine located in downtown Chilliwack, British Columbia. The historic place includes the building.

Heritage value

This site has historic value as an important community landmark, especially for the local militia. It also has aesthetic value as an excellent example of Drill Hall type building of masonry construction.

Character‑defining elements

The Character-Defining Elements of this historic place include its:

  • Form and massing
  • Masonry construction with steel truss roof and stucco cladding
  • Single-set window openings
  • Pilasters with a narrow pediment at the top of gable.

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Location

45707 Princess Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

49.17239° N, 121.95946° W

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