Image: City of Mission / An undated photo of the Mission Museum on Second Avenue in Mission, B.C.

By Don Mitchell

Museum Restoration

Another $240K earmarked for Mission Museum restoration project

Sep 11, 2024 | 12:03 PM

MISSION – Joint funding from a non-profit and the city is set to contribute to the next phase of the Mission Museum restoration project, which is now in its third year.

The Mission District Historical Society will benefit from $240,000 provided by Heritage BC and the City of Mission’s Forestry Legacy Reserve. This funding will be used for era-specific cedar shingle siding, restored windows, and exterior doors.

Additionally, the money will facilitate repairs to the front entrance and the painting of the entire building.

Originally a branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce built in 1907, the First Avenue building was relocated to its current location on Second Avenue in 1947.

It was repurposed as a library between 1947 and 1972 before being transformed into a museum and receiving a heritage designation from the city in 1981.

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The ongoing Mission Museum Conservation Project began in 2021 with a $96,000 grant from Heritage BC.

To date, it has seen a roof replacement, general maintenance, and a clean-up of the property.

“The Mission District Historical Society is delighted at the funding announcement and support from Heritage BC,” said Mike Scudder, President of Mission District Historical Society. “We are also very appreciative of the ongoing efforts of our City staff towards securing these funds and for the City’s ongoing recognition of the value of preserving our local Heritage buildings.”

The project is part of a larger restoration plan across the municipality to bring several city assets up to heritage conservation standards.