Happy Wilkinson Park
45943 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2024/12/17
Other Name(s)
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Links and documents
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Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2025/02/11
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Happy Wilkinson Park is located in downtown Chilliwack, British Columbia. The historic place includes the park.
Heritage Value
This site holds historical value. It was the residence of Gladstone "Happy" Wilkinson, a member of Excelsior Lodge, No. 7.I.O.O.F. and the Holeinthewall club, known for his legendary knowledge of local history. It was once surrounded by beautiful gardens and willed to the municipality as "Happy Wilkinson Park".
Character-Defining Elements
The Character-Defining Element of this historic place is its current use as a park.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
British Columbia
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (BC)
Recognition Statute
Local Government Act, s.954
Recognition Type
Community Heritage Register
Recognition Date
2024/12/17
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
1896/01/01 to 1974/01/01
Theme - Category and Type
- Peopling the Land
- People and the Environment
Function - Category and Type
Current
Historic
- Community
- Civic Space
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
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Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
City of Chilliwack-Planning Department
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
DhRl-149
Status
Published
Related Places
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