Vancouver Centennial Plaque #83 – Carnegie Centre

Address:           Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street

Status:             Found, but hidden under scaffolding

Photo credit: Historical Marker Database (www.hmdb.org)

“CARNEGIE CENTRE

Vancouver's first library and museum building was established here in 1903 with funds donated by the American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Used solely as the city museum from 1957 to 1967, it was later renovated to serve residents of the downtown eastside.”

Credit: Vancouver Centennial Commission, Historic Plaque Program – list and documentation plaques 50-100 (June 18, 1986). Courtesy of Vancouver Archives

Photo credit: Vancouver Archives (AM1506-S1- CVA 447-101)