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Heritage Display Centre
2571 Mary Hill Road
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4X3
Tel 604.927.2388 or 604.927-7611
Fax 604.927.2388
Email pocoheritage@portcoquitlam.ca
The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society's Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to take a walk downtown and learn some of Port Coquitlam's History.
Heritage Display Centre is on Mary Hill Rd opposite the Courthouse
Learn about the history of Port Coquitlam through exhibits of the First Nations, pioneers, businesses, buildings, technology and events that helped create the City we have today.
Display Centre Hours - (look for the red and blue "OPEN" sign)
Wednesday mornings 9am - 1pm
Thursday afternoons 1pm - 5pm
Sunday afternoons 1pm - 3pm
We will also open for special requests. Click here for map and directions.
Once Upon A Time in Port Coquitlam – A Book of Memories
The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society is looking forward to 2013 when the City of Port Coquitlam will celebrate its 100th birthday. We are creating a Book of Memories from residents of Port Coquitlam as we can. Whether you are young or old, have lived here a short time or forever, e-mail your story to us at pocoheritage@portcoquitlam.ca or make your submission via the online form.
It can be as small as a sentence or a paragraph or as large as a page. Pictures of you or of Port Coquitlam to accompany your memory would be wonderful.
Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society
Established in 1988, the Society preserves Port Coquitlam's history and culture for future generations. The Society's members coordinate displays at the Centre, Port Coquitlam City Hall and the Terry Fox Library. These displays feature historical photographs, First Nations artifacts, tools, collectables, maps and antiques. They also catalogue historical photographs, newspaper and documents. The Society is building a collection of modern-day heritage related photographs and videos, which can be seen here. Please contact the Society if you have modern day photographs or videos that could be displayed on-line.
City Partners With PoCo Heritage for Heritage Photo Contest
"Something old, Something New" is the theme for this year's Heritage Photo Contest. The City of Port Coquitlam and PoCo Heritage are pleased to launch this contest and invite local photographers of all ages to share their vision of Port Coquitlam as seen through the lens of their camera. Submitted images must be creative and imaginative and contain old and new in the same photograph. Preference will be given to images shot in Port Coquitlam.
Photographers may submit up to two photographs for consideration. Selected photos will be displayed in the Archives in the Leigh Square Community Arts Village from Sept 15 to Oct 31. Photos may also be featured on the City's website at www.portcoquitlam.ca or the the Heritage Society's website at www.pocomuseum.org. The top three photos as selected by PoCo Heritage will receive prizes including a PoCo Heritage membership, City memorabilia, publication in the Tri City News, and recognized at a City Council meeting in September.
Photos must be submitted in high resolution 8" x 10" print copy as well as in digital (jpg or tiff) format to be eligible for the contest. Digital photos can be provided on CD or submitted online at www.portcoquitlam.ca/heritagephotos. Printed submissions can mailed or dropped off in person to:
Pippa Van Velzen
Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society
c/o Port Coquitlam City Hall
2580 Shaughnessy St
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2A8
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Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4X3
Tel 604.927.2388 or 604.927-7611
Fax 604.927.2388
Email pocoheritage@portcoquitlam.ca
The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society's Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to take a walk downtown and learn some of Port Coquitlam's History.
Heritage Display Centre is on Mary Hill Rd opposite the Courthouse
Learn about the history of Port Coquitlam through exhibits of the First Nations, pioneers, businesses, buildings, technology and events that helped create the City we have today.
Display Centre Hours - (look for the red and blue "OPEN" sign)
Wednesday mornings 9am - 1pm
Thursday afternoons 1pm - 5pm
Sunday afternoons 1pm - 3pm
We will also open for special requests. Click here for map and directions.
Once Upon A Time in Port Coquitlam – A Book of Memories
The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society is looking forward to 2013 when the City of Port Coquitlam will celebrate its 100th birthday. We are creating a Book of Memories from residents of Port Coquitlam as we can. Whether you are young or old, have lived here a short time or forever, e-mail your story to us at pocoheritage@portcoquitlam.ca or make your submission via the online form.
It can be as small as a sentence or a paragraph or as large as a page. Pictures of you or of Port Coquitlam to accompany your memory would be wonderful.
Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society
Established in 1988, the Society preserves Port Coquitlam's history and culture for future generations. The Society's members coordinate displays at the Centre, Port Coquitlam City Hall and the Terry Fox Library. These displays feature historical photographs, First Nations artifacts, tools, collectables, maps and antiques. They also catalogue historical photographs, newspaper and documents. The Society is building a collection of modern-day heritage related photographs and videos, which can be seen here. Please contact the Society if you have modern day photographs or videos that could be displayed on-line.
Did you know that . . . .
- The City of Port Coquitlam was incorporated on March 1, 1913? Port Coquitlam was previously named "Westminster Junction".
- Burke Mountain was originally called "Dollar Mountain"?
- Shaughnessy Street is named after Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, President of the Canadian Pacific Railroad during the late 1800's?
- The first community May Day celebration has held in May of 1923?
- The McLeans were the first settlers to arrive in Port Coquitlam in 1853, followed by the Atkins family in 1860?
Join Us in Preserving Our Local History
Volunteer your special talents, skills and time on our Public Relations, Building, Membership, Special Events and Fundraising Committees. Check those boxes in your attic or basement for memorabilia, old photos and historical information. Donate these treasures to the Society. Share your family history by writing stories and sending a copy to the Society.
Visit the PoCo Museum website.
View photos and videos related to Port Coquitlam's Heritage
Membership Fees
Regular $20
Corporate $25
Family $25
Seniors $10
Students $5
Meetings
Regular Society meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at the Community Meeting Room in Leigh Square at 1 pm. Please check the local newspapers' Community Calendar for dates and times of special events. During July & August there will be no regular meetings.
City Partners With PoCo Heritage for Heritage Photo Contest
"Something old, Something New" is the theme for this year's Heritage Photo Contest. The City of Port Coquitlam and PoCo Heritage are pleased to launch this contest and invite local photographers of all ages to share their vision of Port Coquitlam as seen through the lens of their camera. Submitted images must be creative and imaginative and contain old and new in the same photograph. Preference will be given to images shot in Port Coquitlam.
Photographers may submit up to two photographs for consideration. Selected photos will be displayed in the Archives in the Leigh Square Community Arts Village from Sept 15 to Oct 31. Photos may also be featured on the City's website at www.portcoquitlam.ca or the the Heritage Society's website at www.pocomuseum.org. The top three photos as selected by PoCo Heritage will receive prizes including a PoCo Heritage membership, City memorabilia, publication in the Tri City News, and recognized at a City Council meeting in September.
Photos must be submitted in high resolution 8" x 10" print copy as well as in digital (jpg or tiff) format to be eligible for the contest. Digital photos can be provided on CD or submitted online at www.portcoquitlam.ca/heritagephotos. Printed submissions can mailed or dropped off in person to:
Pippa Van Velzen
Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society
c/o Port Coquitlam City Hall
2580 Shaughnessy St
Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2A8
Forthcoming Events
- July - The Archives window display will feature PoCo Garden Club
- August & September - The Archives window display will honour feature Terry Fox, and within the Archives there will be a display feature square dancing
- August 12 - Southside Heritage Walk. Meet 10 am Terry Fox Library
- August 26 - Southside Heritage Walk. Meet 6 pm Terry Fox Library
- NOTE: Walks proceed rain or shine. Please register by calling 604-927-7611 or email pocoheritage@portcoquitlam.ca
- September 19 - Terry Fox Run
- September 23 - Heritage Evening - PoCo Remembers When - 7-8 pm at the Archives Leigh Square (details TBA)
- September 26 - Rivers and Trails
More information: 604-927-7611, www.pocomuseum.org or www.portcoquitlam.ca/heritage
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