The District of Hope has agreed to finalize the sale of the Station House and transfer ownership of it to the Tashme Historical Society.
In a now declassified council meeting that took place on Oct. 19 in camera, the council authorized, “the Chief Administrative Officer to finalize and execute the Station House Relocation and Purchase Agreement between the District of Hope and the Tashme Historical Society regarding the transfer of ownership of the Station House and operations on District land located at 919 Water Avenue.”
This agreement transfers ownership of the Station House to the Tashme Society.
The issue of preserving the Station House has been an ongoing battle for many years that reached a head in 2020 when the District indicated their plans to demolish it.
Following their announcement, a dedicated group of Hope’s citizens protested the decision and began to spearhead the movement to “save” the Station House.
At this time, the Tashme Society saw the significance of the Station House, due to the history that the Japanese community of the area has with it, and offered to work with the District to buy and relocate it.
More updates and coverage to follow.
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