“Chilliwack is one of the oldest municipalities in British Columbia, having been incorporated on April 26, 1873, the same day as Langley; only Victoria and New Westminster are older. The name of the new municipality was “ Chilliwhack”, and remained so until amalgamation in 1980. Council met at various locations, until rapid expansion in the period just proceeding the First World war led to the construction of this new building on two lots purchased from E.A. Kipp. The two storey structure remains in relatively intact condition, except for coat of stucco that has been applied over the second floor siding. It remained in use as the municipal hall until the current structure was built on Young Road in 1959.”
(Page 13,The District of Chilliwack Heritage Inventory, Chilliwack Heritage Advisory Committee, 1991, Chilliwack Museum and Archives reference collection)
Photographed in February 2014 by Ted Sauriol
