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You see them everywhere-on the sides of buildings, at waysides, bolted to rocks-outdoor signs that commemorate the history of an area. WARNING: There are already many historic marker categories restricted to geographic areas, particular subjects, or official lists. If the marker you are trying to Waymark fits in one of the existing categories, it is NOT allowed here. This category was conceived to fill the gaps these other categories miss. Click on "show additional information" before posting.
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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Signs of HistoryFERRYMAN AND POET GEORGE LONEY - Kamloops, BC

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Spirit Square, at the junction of Yew Street and Mackenzie Avenue, has an interesting history lesson, spread out over about 15 bronze plaques encircling a large open area of concrete and tile. They cover a wide array of local subjects.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Signs of HistoryChing Ming Festival - Kamloops, BC

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The Kamloops Chinese Cemetery is at least 150 years old and the Ching Ming Festival has been performed each year since it came into being.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/24/2014

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The Kamloops Chinese Cemetery is at least 150 years old and is still being maintained by the Chinese community.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/24/2014

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Signs of HistoryChinese Heritage Cemetery - Kamloops, BC

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The Kamloops Chinese Cemetery is at least 150 years old and is still being maintained by the Chinese community.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/24/2014

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Signs of HistoryWho Is Buried Here - Kamloops, BC

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The Kamloops Chinese Cemetery is at least 150 years old and is still being maintained by the Chinese community. It was in continuous use until the 1970s.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/24/2014

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Signs of HistoryRiverside Park - Kamloops, BC

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Riverside Park in Kamloops was begun in 1905, on the former site of a lumber mill and a pig farm. Since its inception it has been the major park in the city, with the greatest number of amenities. It is far and away the most used park in the city.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/01/2014

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Signs of HistoryThe Meeting of the Rivers - Kamloops, BC

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Near the centre of Riverside Park, by the beach, is a large boulder with a pair of historical plaques. This, the second of the two, is a large bronze plaque relating the history of the area near the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/01/2014

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Signs of HistoryThe Overlanders Of 1862 - Kamloops, BC

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This bronze plaque is mounted on the plinth under a statue of the Schubert family, members of the party which first settled the community of Kamloops.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 08/31/2014

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Signs of HistoryOld Bank of Commerce - Kamloops, British Columbia Canada

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Built in 1904, this stately and substantial old bank stands at the corner of Victoria Street and First Avenue, cater-corner from the present city hall. It was used by the Bank Of Commerce until 1924.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 08/31/2014

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Signs of HistoryKamloops Bull Sale - Kamloops, BC

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This history lesson is posted in a bed just inside the southeast entrance to Riverside Park, somewhat northwest of the Geert Maas sculpture. It recounts the beginnings of, and the somewhat adventurous first Kamloops Bull Sale.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 09/02/2014

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Signs of HistoryOld Royal Bank - Kamloops, BC

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Designed by local architects Johnston & Company, The Old Royal Bank building was constructed in 1911-1912. The brick and stone bank has since lost many of its architectural features, but retains much of its solid, stately appearance.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 08/21/2014

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Signs of HistorySt. Andrew’s on the Square - Kamloops, BC

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Standing majestically on the corner of Seymour Street and Second Avenue, St. Andrew's is the oldest public building in Kamloops, having been built in 1887. It was originally built as a Presbyterian Church on land donated by the CPR.

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location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 08/31/2014

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