Vancouver Centennial Plaque #34 – Memorial Park South

Address:           5955 Ross St

Status:             Still up

34. MEMORIAL PARK SOUTH

After the First World War various districts sought to provide lasting remembrances. South Vancouver established this park and also erected the first cenotaph in Canada at its municipal hall. After amalgamation, the cenotaph was moved to its present location.

Credit: Vancouver Centennial Commission, Historic Plaque Program – list and documentation plaques 1-49 (June 18, 1986). Courtesy of Vancouver Archives

Photo credit: Vancouver Archives (COV-S639-3-F09- CVA 792-156)