From our
Rich History
Our Legacy
History
New Westminster
An original city in Western Canada, the former capital of BC, the region’s economic and transportation epicentre — New Westminster is a city of beginnings and a capital of innovation.
1861
Photo Credit: Unknown, NWPF photo no. 3146
The Court House
The Court House, located next to 618 Carnarvon, is valued as one of George William Grant’s most significant institutional projects; it is one of the most important heritage buildings in New Westminster.
1895
Photo Credit: Unknown, NWPF photo no. 3146
Early Family Portrait
An early family portrait. Olga, Esther, and Arthur Schilen were the children of early settlers who moved to New Westminster for its growing prosperity. Members of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the family's contributions to the city and province are commemorated with a stained-glass window at the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Victoria.
1910
Photo Credit: Unknown, NWPF photo no. 3146
Cunningham Hardware Co.
Cunningham Hardware Co. was one of the early stores in New Westminster. Photographs like this were taken to promote the store in newspaper adverts.
2020
The Future of New Westminster
With the first community-owned fibre optic network in BC, and multiple planning awards as the city builds for the future, New Westminster is positioned to become a hub of community growth.
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