Viewing Object

Object Description

Object ID

2017.027.001

Title

Drawing of the Fort Langley CN Station.

Date

[199-?].

Description

Drawing of the CN railway station in Fort Langley. 1 b&w replica print of a drawing of the CN station in Fort Langley. This drawing is a print on canvas and is mounted on foam core. The drawing encompasses what the railway station looks like, giving intricate detailing. The drawing is a black and white sketch of the station. The building is shown with a sign that says 'CN Fort [L]angley.' It shows railway tracks in the foreground while the building beyond them. The front of the building has boxes, wagons, and sitting areas. There are many trees and some power lines connecting to the station in the background.

People/Subject

Fort Langley CN Station

The Fort Langley CNoR Station (originally called "Langley") was built in 1915 using one of the Canadian Northern Railway's "third class" designs used until 1924. It was originally built approximately two blocks farther west, almost on the back of Charles Hope's property. In 1918 Canadian Northern became part of Canadian National, and the CN station was enlarged to accommodate larger living quarters for the Station Agent. The station was used full time until 1972 when it was reduced to a flag stop with passenger service being completely terminated in 1980. In 1983 the station was moved to its present location and restored by the Langley Heritage Society in cooperation with the Township of Langley. It was designated a heritage site on Feb. 27, 1984. The site now occupied by the station and Mrs. Simpson's garden was originally the home of Fort Langley's first firehall.

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